Data Transcriber
- Contract
Company Description
Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.
Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (in Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), Windhoek (Namibia), and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and counting and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.
Job Description
CcHUB's Design for Health Practice (DFH) fosters a thriving ecosystem of health tech
innovation. Through design thinking, DFH collaborates with stakeholders to develop impactful human-centred solutions that address health challenges and empower African communities.
Combining public health expertise with technology and design, DFH works to improve health outcomes across Africa. This is achieved through four key functions:
- Fostering health tech startups
- Building Human-Centered Design (HCD) capacity
- Co-creating solutions
- Facilitating a thriving community of practice and advancing relevant research
About the Project
Project: Validating Insights and Capturing Media for Vaginal Insertable Products in Lagos and Kano States, Nigeria
The Design for Health Practice at CcHUB is working on a project focused on investigating the use and perceptions of contraceptive products among women of reproductive age in Lagos and Kano states, Nigeria. Specifically, the project aims to; validate existing insights on vaginal insertable products in Nigeria; gather additional data on user needs, preferences, and challenges; collect multimedia content (audio recordings and photos) to enhance storytelling and refine insights and tag data on a designated platform for use in future storytelling.
Job Purpose
The Data Transcriber will play a crucial role in the research phase of the project by ensuring the accurate transcription, tagging, and organization of data collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and multimedia recordings. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Data Transcription:
- Accurately transcribe audio recordings of interviews, focus group discussions, and other field data into written text.
- Ensure all transcriptions are complete, error-free, and formatted according to project guidelines.
Data Tagging and Organization:
- Tag transcribed content with relevant metadata to enable easy categorization and retrieval.
- Input data into designated platforms or databases with proper labelling.
Quality Assurance:
- Review and cross-check transcriptions to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Flag and resolve discrepancies in data with the research team.
Confidentiality and Data Security:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive participant information.
- Adhere to the project’s data protection and privacy policies.
● Collaboration:
- Work closely with researchers and the multimedia team to understand project requirements.
- Provide support in refining data outputs for storytelling and insights development.
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum of a diploma or degree in Public Health, Linguistics, Communications, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Experience:
- Prior experience in transcription, data entry, or related tasks.
- Familiarity with transcription tools and software is a plus.
Skills:
- Excellent listening and typing skills with high accuracy.
- Proficiency in English and at least one major Nigerian language (Hausa preferred for Kano-based roles).
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Familiarity with tagging and metadata systems is an advantage.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills.