Entomology Coordinator at Abt Associates

 Employment Nigeria 30-Dec-2017 NIGERIA , Administrative  


POSITION : Technical Specialist 10 / Entomology Coordinator - VectorLink

Responsibilities

  • Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities
  • Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities
  • Support the Entomology Insectary Technicians in managing the insectary operations.
  • Ensure proper and timely data recording and entry.
  • Support capacity building on entomology activities including insecticide susceptibility testing.
  • Publish results from regular entomological monitorig and operational resreach actvtreoisn  on  peer reviewed journals.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the Entomology Technical Manager.
  • Establishment of sentinel sites
  • Monitor vector density and behavior pre- and post-deployment of vector control interventions using World Health Organization (WHO) standard mosquito sampling methods
  • Conduct wall bioassays within two weeks after every spray cycle and on new insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) before distribution to evaluate the quality spray and products.
  • Conduct wall bioassays monthly in selected districts to evaluate the residual efficacy of sprayed insecticides and bi-annually to evaluate insecticidal activity of ITNs.
  • Monitor vector susceptibility tests to currently use and candidate insecticides on annual basis. Conduct intensity and synergist assays in sentinel sites selected for insecticide resistance monitoring.
  • Participate in other field activities  and planning processes of entomology activities
  • This position may require frequent visits to the field and sentinel sites for mosquito collection.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (minimum)  plus 8 years relevant experience or a Masters Degree (desirable) plus 6 years relevant experience, or or a PhD and 4 years relevant experience in Entomology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or other relevant field.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
  • Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
  • Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills.
  • Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable.
  • English language fluency.
  • Relevant professional work experience with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control and IRS Operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.


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