Background
Epilepsy Warriors Foundation, an organisation of persons with disabilities based in Blantyre that promotes and advocates the rights of persons with epilepsy, EWF will be carrying out action research in partnership with Caring for persons with Disabilities and Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation. The action research is part of a project funded by Disability Rights Fund (DRF)titled; “Breaking barriers to ensure no one with epilepsy is left behind.”

The research has the aim of investigating the living conditions of persons with epilepsy. This study will potentially inform government and other stakeholders of the challenges individuals with epilepsy face in accessing health, education and justice services in the study site and will potentially aid stakeholders when planning and allocating resources to improve services and programs in the study sites thereby positively impacting individuals with epilepsy in the study sites.
 
 
The action research will target persons with epilepsy of all genders in three districts.  The research will be administered in Rural and Urban areas of Blantyre (T/A Machinjiri and Kuntaja), Lilongwe (T/A Tsabango) and Chikwawa Districts (T/A Ngabu)
 
Qualifications and Experience
University degree in a health-related field or social science or MSCE but with some field surveys’ experience
Prior experience with data collection and fieldwork.
Ability to work in a team and cultivate team spirit.
Demonstrable track record of hardworking spirit, integrity and discipline.
 
Mode of Application
Application must be entitled “Enumerator Application for Action Research” clearly and indicating district of your preference between Blantyre, Lilongwe and Chikwawa. Applications can be delivered via email or by hand. The application attachments MUST include the following:
Application letter clearly stating why you think you qualify for the position
Curriculum Vita (CV), including 3 traceable referees
Copies of certificates or degree(s)
Those interested MUST send their applications via email to recruitment.ewf@aol.com
copying chifundopetro1@gmail.com before the deadline of 22^nd June 2025
 
 
 
Applications must be addressed to the following address:
The Executive Director
Epilepsy Warriors Foundation
epilepsywarriors82@gmail.com