Data Collector

Position Title: Data Collector

2025-12-08 Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kunduz, Nangarhar Full Time 1603

Job Location:	Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kunduz, Nangarhar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization Policy
Vacancy Number:	UNWHO-HESSO-HR-0023
No. Of Jobs:	6
City:	Balkh, Hearat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kunduz, Nangarhar

Organization:	Hode Educational and Social Service Organization (HESSO)
Years of Experience:	• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in field-based work within hospitals and communities in the assigned province. • Willingness and ability to occasionally travel within the province as needed.
Contract Duration:	1 Month (with possible extension based on performance and project needs)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree or two years' experience in public health or a related field.
Close date:	2025-12-08

About Hode Educational and Social Service Organization (HESSO):

Hode Educational & Social Services Organization (HESSO), established in 2016, is an Afghan non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, social services, and community development. HESSO works to empower vulnerable groups through education, awareness, and capacity-building initiatives to create sustainable, positive change in society.

Job Descriptions:

Conduct structured and semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers, nurses, and laboratory personnel.
Extract patient data from medical records using standardized tools (including demographics, symptoms, treatments, lab results, and outcomes).
Ensure strict ethical compliance and maintain confidentiality in all data collection processes.
Coordinate closely with hospital focal points, the principal investigator, and the central research team.
Accurately enter and regularly submit collected data using the provided templates or mobile applications.
Attend training sessions and follow-up meetings as required.
Provide weekly updates and a final summary report of data collection activities in the assigned province.
Conduct structured and semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers, nurses, and laboratory personnel.
Extract patient data from medical records using standardized tools (including demographics, symptoms, treatments, lab results, and outcomes).
Ensure strict ethical compliance and maintain confidentiality in all data collection processes.
Coordinate closely with hospital focal points, the principal investigator, and the central research team.
Accurately enter and regularly submit collected data using the provided templates or mobile applications.
Attend training sessions and follow-up meetings as required.
Provide weekly updates and a final summary report of data collection activities in the assigned province.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology, public health, nursing, medicine, or a related health science field.
At least 1 year of relevant experience in data collection, research, or healthcare service delivery.
Familiarity with infectious diseases, especially hemorrhagic fevers, is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when interacting with healthcare professionals and patients’ families.
Knowledge of the local language of the province and basic English skills.
Strong commitment to ethical standards and maintaining data confidentiality.
Residing in or willing to work full-time in the assigned province.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV and a brief cover letter clearly mentioning the position title and vocancy number in the subject line to this email (hr@hodeaf.org) by no later than the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants meeting the requirements will be contacted for further steps. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.