Quality controller’s key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Contribute to the finalization of the data collection process. • Conduct field-level data collection for pre-testing.
Facilitate and support the training of field researchers. • Coordinate with local authorities and relevant stakeholders for field implementation.
Contribute to the development of the implementation plan and field mobilization.
Act as a vital link between the field team and the core research team.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor and ensure data accuracy and quality from the field teams.
Supervise household listing processes to ensure all required household details are accurately recorded.
Enforce adherence to data collection protocols, including interview techniques, anthropometric measurements, and biomarker data collection.
Perform data verification by visiting selected Enumeration areas to check for consistency and accuracy.
Conduct an onsite verification of households to assess the quality of responses and detect discrepancies.
Provide guidance and support to field researchers and supervisors, addressing issues and ensuring protocols are followed.
Resolve data discrepancies by working with the central data team and field staff to correct any errors.
Facilitate and collect data in cases where there is an imbalance in the team due to a dropout in team composition. Participate in joint monitoring visits with USAID Health Learning teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with data quality standards.
Collaborate with local partners and government officials to support field operations and address survey implementation challenges.
Share findings from field visits with supervisors, offering feedback and suggestions for data quality improvements.
Ensure compliance with data security protocols, maintaining confidentiality and encryption of data collected during the survey process.
The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the Quality Controller may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by the reporting Manager or other senior team members, to meet USAID Health Learning needs and requirements.
Job Specification
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferable) in Public Health, Nutrition, Demography, Population, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies and any other relevant.
At least two years of relevant experience; experience in nutrition is preferred.
Capacity to bring innovative solutions and approaches to address challenges.
Fluency in multiple languages, with excellent Nepali language and local knowledge (preferable);
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective engagement within and beyond survey contexts
Recognition and integration of gender and cultural considerations in survey activities.
HERD INTERNATIONAL is a research and development agency, promoting evidence informed policies and practices for sustainable development and contributing to improve quality of life of people. It is legally registered as a service company under the Office of the Company Registrar, Ministry of Industry, Nepal. HERD INTERNATIONAL functions with the principles of Youth-Centric Empowerment, High Regard to Human Subjects, Partnership and Collaboration, Integrated Development, Innovation for Impact, Translating Evidence into Policy and Practice and Zero Tolerance on Corruption and Misappropriation. All members of this organization embody in principle and practice these principles.
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