Transcribers at the West African Centre For Public Health and Development

The West African Centre For Public Health and Development (WACPHD-UOM-IGPH) is a non-governmental organization working on the improvement of health equity through sustained engagement with a core element approach that includes Research, Program delivery, Technical Assistance, and Education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transcriber

Locations: Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Oyo, Rivers and Taraba (Two (2) Position Per State)
Duration of engagement: 2 Months maximum

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for listening to audio recordings and accurately transcribing the content into written form.
• The transcriber should possess excellent listening skills, a strong command of the English language, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• The Transcribers will report to the Senior Data Analyst.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Transcriber will serve in the following capacities:

• Ability to listen and compile audio recordings during KII, IDI and FGDs sessions.
• Communicating with the data collectors and supervisors when there are issues.
• Submit completed drafts to supervisors and correct any errors from their feedback.
• Ability to create verbatim and accurate written versions of recordings.
• To review and edit transcriptions done by speech recognition software and identify any inconsistencies.
• You must complete transcriptions in a timely manner and review drafts for any spelling, grammar, or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistencies.
• Undertake any other study-related task as may be assigned by line managers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have at least B.Sc or its equivalent (HND, OND, etc) in relevant field.
• A previous history of engaging in similar research is an advantage.
• Fluency in understanding and speaking of local languages is also an advantage.
• Must have 1-3 years working experience.
• Must be familiar with NVivo software.
• Able to use an android device proficiently.
• Ability to adhere to research ethics is important.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note

• 'WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.'
• Interested applicants should apply by filling out an online recruitment form and submit a one-page application letter along with your CV and references to the following link
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• “Individuals blacklisted from implementing Global Fund grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions”.

Application Deadline 29th October, 2023.