• 1. Contribute to the development and refinement of cost data collection tools under the guidance of the Health Economist. • 2. Assist in training study staff on the use of cost data collection tools. • 3. Collect cost data through record review, interviews with clinic and community staff, and completion of observation checklists. • 4. Process, clean, and synthesize cost data to prepare it for analysis. • 5. Assist in organizing, filing, and archiving study forms; support report generation in collaboration with study coordinators and the data management team. • 6. Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings. • 7. Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and coordination. • 8. Support communication and coordination with field teams to ensure timely data collection and reporting • . • Key Result Areas/Outputs • 1. Cost data collection tools piloted and in use. • 2. Field staff trained on the use of costing tools. • 3. Cleaned and well-organized cost datasets ready for analysis. • 4. Accurate documentation and filing of all costing tools. • 5. Timely field reports and updates on cost data collection progress. • 6. Contribution to interim and final costing reports for the trial. • 7. Active participation in team discussions to ensure quality and completeness of the economic evaluation component.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution. • 2. Ability and willingness to travel frequently to study sites. • 3. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly. • 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. • 5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and in a fast-paced environment. • 7. Familiarity with statistical/econometric software such as Stata or R. • 8. High levels of flexibility, confidentiality, and integrity. • 9. Prior experience with costing, health economics, or health systems research is an added advantage. • 10. Must have valid GCP and HSP certificates