We offer data collection services in 3 steps, 1. read and acquaint the data tools to local context, 2. define deployment media, whether paper or digital, and 3. recruit and train field workers. Our unit has in depth experiences in developing electronic data capturing systems in the Tanzanian context. We have the technical expertise and the infrastructure to support on ground research data demands.

We offer digital forms (or web version) of the data collection tools for testing purposes and also imporve overall data tools design. Through the digital web version, our team in collaboration with the client ensure that all the questions, the required work flow are accurately programmed and all the client’s requirements are met. For the actual field study, the team uses the “Rahisisha “app an adapted version of ODK for field data collection with a configuration to store the data in a secured server.

Rahisisha App, available in Google Play Store, was configured and is maintained by iAct as an open-source set of tools which help researchers to collect field data. The andoid-based app allows data collection using mobile devices either online or offline with data submission capability to a secured server. The app is configured with other features like GPS cordinates and sound recording as well as capabilities to take and store pictures. The Rahisisha app is currently available in Kiswahili and English. Our team is also capable of developing a customized version to work with IOS depending on our client’s requirements.

We work hand in hand with our client to implement research activities in a timely, ethical, and safe manner that complies with all applicable laws in Tanzania and from the client side. Our implementation strategy includes a small pilot study to test and validate tools followed by the actual field implementation. Throughout implementation, we closely monitor finances to make sure the project is implemented according to the budget.

We pride ourselves on our flexibility to field dynamic changes while not compromising the quality of our work. The entire research implementation phase is surrounded by quality control initiatives through routine evaluation and verification of each major step. We also employ technologies to help streamline our processes.

We also support preparation prior to research implementation including but not limited to supporting client’s IRB application materials and/or obtaining COSTECH’s research permit. Our team will also review and/or prepare informed consent forms, in both English and Kiswahili, and ensure that official letters required to introduce field enumerators are obtained through appropriate channels.

We develop custom mobile, smartphones and tablets applications for both iOS and Android. Our team pay special attention to clients technical and non-technical needs ensuring our mobile applications have friendly user interfaces, high performance and secured, we also ensure the app meets implementation required for example data collection in remote areas (without internet access) and usability on low-end mobile devices

Our data analytics services cover solutions for performing all aspects of data processing to ensure that our clients are provided with quality data that can be analyzed to address key questions. Moreover, our team can also perform advanced analysis to help clients examine their data sets in more details so as to make informed decision.

We heavily invest in data visualization when providing our clients with key findings from the data - and our clients can be provided by real-time dashboards to easily access the key performance indicators of their interest via a computer and/or a mobile phone Our team has extensive experience working with different data analysis tools – for example, MATLABA, R statistical package, STATA, MS Excel, and SPSS.

Our company host dedicated and protected database service on behalf of our clients – through cloud hosting services. Mobile devices deployed for data collection through our service will have pre-configurations that allow them to submit data to the hosting server. Having employed password protected and access levels, we guarantee that information collected will be protected and only individuals with right credentials will have access to the data.

Clients who wishes to just use our data hosting services may contact us (support@iact.co.tz) to discuss their requirement in more details