Consultant for Electronic study tool (ODK)
Organization: Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professional Association (EHEPA)
Position: Consultant for Electronic study tool (ODK)
Employment type: Contract
Deadline: June 20, 2025
Duration of task: 02 weeks
Required Number: One
Job Description
The Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion Professional Association (EHEPA) was established and registered by the Ethiopian Civil Society Organization Authority in December 2021. The association’s mission is to save lives and improve the quality of life for Ethiopian citizens by promoting healthy behaviors, preventing diseases, and encouraging treatment-seeking and adherence to services aimed at both communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as maternal and child health. The organization conducts both quantitative and qualitative research related to behavioral health, synthesizes evidence, and monitors and evaluates health behavior programs.
EHEPA, in collaboration with UNICEF Ethiopia, is currently conducting an assessment aimed at understanding the behavioral and social factors influencing the uptake of the HPV vaccine among out-of-school adolescent girls in four specific regions of Ethiopia. This research project seeks to gather valuable insights that can guide future health initiatives and improve HPV vaccination rates. To support this project work, EHEPA is seeking qualified data collectors who possess the necessary qualifications and relevant experience.
Job Summary
The consultant under the guidance of project team will:
1. Develop ODK templates for questionnaires in both Amharic and English version, following the study protocol.
2. Ensure the forms are user-friendly, logically structured, and free of errors.
3. Install and configure ODK Collect on Android devices.
4. Troubleshoot issues related to GPS accuracy, media uploads, and offline data collection.
5. Monitor real-time data submissions for any inconsistencies.
6. Export data to statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or R.
7. Ensure the confidentiality of the data.
Job requirements
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Health informatics, Public Health, or related fields.
• A minimum of two years of hands-on experience with working on electronic study tools and data management
• Prior working experience in research.
Required Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skill.
• The ability to multi-task, meet deadlines within tight timeframes, and work independently
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through email address at ehepaehepa@gmail.com within ten working days of this announcement. Female applicants are highly encouraged. An applicant is requested to attach the following documents:
• Letter of application mentioning the specific study site
• CV
• Copies of degrees, and other relevant documents