Population Council Ethiopia Job Vacancy
Population Council Ethiopia is implementing a mixed-methods study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, safety, continuation, and user experience of the Hormonal IUD (HIUD) in public health facilities in Ethiopia. The study includes baseline enrollment interviews, follow-up interviews at 1, 6, and 12 months, qualitative interviews, and limited observational activities.
To support this study, qualified Data Collectors will be recruited to conduct high-quality interviews with clients, providers, and key informants in selected health facilities across the targeted regions.
Position: Data Collectors – HIUD Feasibility & Acceptability Study, Six Regions in Ethiopia
Education
Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Health Extension background (Level IV+) may be considered with strong experience.
Experience
- At least 1–2 years of experience in data collection for research, surveys, or evaluations.
- Prior experience with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) or family planning studies is highly desirable.
- Experience conducting phone-based data collection is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to communicate fluently in Amharic and local languages is an added advantage. Those working in Oromia region should demonstrate fluency in Afan Oromo.
- Excellent interviewing skills — both structured and semi-structured.
- Competence in using tablet-based data collection tools (MQUAD).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Ability to travel frequently within assigned regions.
- Female applicants are preferred.
Personal Attributes
- Respectful, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Reliable and committed to completing follow-ups on schedule.
The Number of Data Collectors Needed: 15 Please find the quota breakdown for each regions listed below
- Addis Ababa:2
- Amhara: 03
- Central Ethiopia: 1
- Oromia: 03
- South Ethiopia: 03
- Sidama: 03
Reports to: Field Coordinator / Regional Supervisor
Project: Feasibility, Acceptability, Safety, and Continuation of Hormonal IUD (HIUD) in Public Health Facilities
Implementing Agencies: Population Council Ethiopia in partnership with the Ministry of Health & Engender Health.
Salary: Competitive and Based on the Organization’s pay scale for temporary staff.
Deadline for the application: November 30/2025
Eligibility: Open to Ethiopian nationals ONLY. Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duration of Assignment
- The assignment period will be 12–14 months, aligned with:
- Baseline enrollment
- 1-month follow-up
- 6-month follow-up
- 12-month follow-up
- Data collectors may be hired part-time or on a round-based consultancy agreement.
Deadline: November 30, 2025
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following to Ethiojobs for Three consecutive days ending on November 30/2025. with the subject line: “Application – Data Collector, HIUD Study”
Updated CV (max. 3 pages)
Cover letter
Contact information of two professional references
