Abt Associates Entomology Manager Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
Abt Associates Zambia looking for “Entomology Manager”.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before October 12, 2023.
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Abt Associates Entomology Manager Jobs 2023
The Abt Associates has published a job vacancy announcement on September 29, 2023 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Entomology Manager to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | Abt Associates |
| Position | Entomology Manager |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of Ten (10) years |
| Application Deadline | October 12, 2023 |
Abt Associates Job Vacancy 2023
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of national entomological monitoring plan for Zambia in collaboration with National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), in country malaria vector control partners, research institutes, Universities and private sectors involved in malaria vector control.
- Develop and operationalize a sustainable procedure for the mobilization of Global Fund resources for entomological monitoring activities in Zambia.
- Strengthen leadership of entomological surveillance by providing direct supervision and mentorship to the NMEP’s entomological team and the provincial and district-level field teams of entomological technicians who perform mosquito collections and tests.
- Review the content of communications materials for technical accuracy.
- Establish and/or maintain entomological sentinel sites in selected districts as per the approved national malaria elimination strategic plan.
- Monitor vector density and behavior pre- and post-deployment of vector control interventions using World Health Organization (WHO) standard mosquito sampling methods.
- Support human behavior data collection by adapting standard procedures to local context, providing training to data collectors, supervising collection, and leading analysis.
- 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.
- Perform and supervise 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.
- Support identified entomology laboratories to facilitate molecular and bio-chemical analysis—including but not limited to sourcing materials, coordinating support, providing technical guidance, establishing routine communications, and reporting results.
- Assist in developing and integrating novel data and sample management solutions.
- Conduct or support quality assurance activities for entomology laboratories.
- Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and checklists for mosquito collection techniques and disseminating to all in country partners.
- Involve and lead the vector control (VC) technical working group at national level to help develop/maintain an integrated, data-driven vector control policy vector control policy and an insecticide resistance management strategy and plan.
- Promote and strengthen local insectaries aimed at enhancing mass production of susceptible mosquito colonies to support contact bioassays and insecticide susceptibility tests in the country.
Position in Organization:
- Position Name: Entomology Manager
- Job Identification: 104245
- Job Category: Program Delivery
- Posting Date: 28/09/2023, 16:30
- Apply Before: 12/10/2023, 16:30
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: Abt Associates, Lusaka, ZM
Educational Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree + 15 years or Master’s Degree + 12 years or Ph.D. + 10 years of relevant work experience.
- PhD in Medical Entomology, Biosciences, Public Health, Environmental Health or other relevant field.
- At least 10 years of relevant international health experience, including significant experience in malaria prevention and control.
- Relevant professional work experience with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control operations.
- Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management.
How to Apply Abt Associates Entomology Manager Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/JoinAbt/job/104245
The Closing Date: October 12, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.abtassociates.com |
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