Survey Manager
The following package is the set of materials for Survey Manager level training (individuals who will be planning, supervising, analyzing and report writing of the survey data). The Survey Manager Presentations are now available for download as a whole package.
Please ensure that you download the following files to have the complete Survey Manager Curriculum:
- Survey Manager Presentations.
- Survey Manager Training Manual.
- Complementary Tools and Resources (part 1 and 2).
- Annexes.
Due to the size of the files, you may wish to scroll to the bottom of this page to individually download specific presentations and tools that interest you.
Survey Manager Presentation (All)
Survey Manager Presentations are used for SMART Survey Manager capacity building events.
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For slower internet connections, please download the PDF files.
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Survey Manager Training Manual
The training manual comprehensively outlines all of the steps to running an survey manager-level training, including participant selection and logisitical considerations.
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Complementary Tools and Resources
Complementary tools and resources include data exercises, software manuals, statistical calculators, required readings, facilitator resources and handouts.
Download Complementary Tools and Resources 1 of 2.
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Annexes
The following annexes include practical resources for each module of the SMART Survey Manager curriculum.
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If you have a slower internet connection the Survey Manager modules can be downloaded individually:
Module 1 - Overview of Nutrition and Mortality SurveysRead MoreHide
- Determine the relevance to conduct a survey according to the context.
- Define the survey objectives in a clear and precise way.
- List the key steps to undertake a cross-sectional survey.
Module 2 - Survey TeamsRead MoreHide
- Define clearly the role of the survey manager.
- Structure a competent, efficient, and reliable survey team.
- Define the roles of every survey team member.
Module 3 - SamplingRead MoreHide
- Decide when and how to apply each sampling method.
- Understand which factors influence sample size.
- Use these factors to determine sample size appropriately with ENA software.
Module 4 - Survey Field ProceduresRead MoreHide
- List the daily verifications to do before leaving to the survey area.
- Choose the most appropriate method for household selection and apply it properly.
- Enumerate the basic procedures to follow once on the field and before leaving it.
- Manage most common special cases that might be encountered on the field.
Module 5 - AnthropometryRead MoreHide
- Apply the right anthropometric measurement procedures for children 6-59 months.
- Build and use an events calendar to estimate the age of children from 6-59 months.
- Use the weight for height reference tables to determine the nutritional status of measured children.
- Use ENA Data Entry Anthropometry screen appropriately.
- Explain the different graphs and results shown on the ENA Anthropometry Results screen.
Module 6 - Standardisation TestRead MoreHide
- Identify the objectives and the principles of the standardization test.
- Describe the procedures for the standardization test.
- Enter the data of the standardization test into ENA.
- Interpret the results and decide on the appropriate solutions.
Module 7 - Plausibility Check for AnthropometryRead MoreHide
- Interpret the different parts of the plausibility report for anthropometry.
- Use parts of this plausibility check for the supervision of teams during data collection.
- Use the evaluation done by this plausibility report to make objective and informed judgment about the quality of their survey.
Module 8 - MortalityRead MoreHide
- Assess the need of undertaking a mortality survey.
- Articulate clear mortality survey objectives.
- Identify which mortality indicators to collect during a survey.
- Define a recall period according to survey objectives.
- Use SMART standardized mortality questionnaires.
Module 9 - Interpretation of Results and ReportingRead MoreHide
- Identify the factors to consider for the interpretation of survey results.
- List the essential elements for a complete survey report.
Complementary Tools and ResourcesRead MoreHide
- The following tools and resources will assist you in the SMART Survey Manager Training
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