Abt Associates Inc,Entomological Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda

focus countries, in planning and
implementing IRS programs with the overall goal of reducing the burden of
malaria in Africa by enhancing USAID’s ability to implement IRS programs on the
ground through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems,
access to technical expertise, and implementation of IRS in countries affected
by malaria.

• Undertake
  day-to-day monitoring activities of IRS operations, and support
  counterparts in monitoring activities.
• Work
  with the Rwanda Bio-Medical Center/Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases
  Division (RBC/MOPDD) in the implementation of the following set of
  entomological field activities:
• Establishment
  of sentinel sites in each target district.
• Pre-
  and post IRS entomological monitoring including pyrethrum spray collections
  and human landing catches.Wall bioassays within 24 to 48 hours after
  spraying in every spray cycle to evaluate the quality of spraying.
• Wall
  bioassays monthly in selected districts to evaluate the residual efficacy
  of insecticide.
• Vector
  susceptibility studies annually for all currently used and candidate
  insecticides in order to monitor resistance status.
• Provide
  guidance and support to a focal counterpart from the MOH/MOPDDor research
  institution for the supervision of district-level field teams of
  entomological technicians or vector control officers who perform mosquito
  collections and tests.
• Ensure
  that the field teams follow all WHO approved guidelines, protocols, and
  techniques for mosquito collections and tests.
• Ensure
  that all data from all collection activities are recorded on data entry
  forms, perform mosquito identifications, and undertake data analysis and
  prepare monitoring reports.
• Implement
  capacity-building efforts to increase and expand the skills of local
  counterparts and field team technicians.
• Mentor
  and supervise the insectary and animal house technician
• Provide
  technical assistance to the vector control and entomology laboratory with
  performance of ELISA for mosquito infection and host blood meal analysis;
  PCR id and resistance mechanism as well as LLINs QC 

• Bachelor’s
  Degree in Entomology, Environmental Studies, Biology or other relevant
  field. Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field would be ad
  added advantage
• At
  least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the
  implementation of vector control and entomological monitoring activitiesis
  desired.
• Experience
  in international development programs, preferably at USAID-funded
  programs.
• Knowledge
  of quantitative and qualitative research and analytic methodologies.
• Knowledge
  about malaria prevention programming is very desirable.
• Fluency
  in French and English.
• Excellent
  report writing and computer skills.