Malaria Consortium , founded in 2003, is one of the world’s premier non-profit groups focused on the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other infectious diseases among vulnerable populations. Our purpose is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based projects that tackle specific diseases and advocate for universal health care.

1). Entomology Team Leader

Location: Ondo

Employment Type: Contract

Description

Malaria Consortium in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) implemented a campaign to distribute insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ondo State in December 2021. Malaria Consortium is also implementing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) research in relation to the campaign.
Both the campaign and the M&E research are funded by Open Philanthropy based on GiveWell’s recommendation.
The Ondo Net Campaign M&E Project is gathering comprehensive data to assess the outcomes of the campaign in terms of ITN coverage, cost, use rates and net durability, as well as to monitor relevant epidemiological and entomological indicators such as impact on malaria incidence rates reported from a sample of health facilities across the state, vector biting habits and insecticide resistance.

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel that will carry out entomological study in selected sites in Ondo State.

Scope of the Assignment

The survey will be used to gather data on biting habits of Anopheles vectors in Ondo State.
The data will be used for assessing any future changes in the indoor and outdoor biting habits of vectors after an ITN distribution campaign.

Specific Tasks

Leads the entomology team at the assigned study site.
Coordinates and supervises hourly collection of mosquitoes using CDC light traps as a proxy for human landing collection (from 5:00pm to 9:00am in Ilaje and from 6:00pm to 6am in Akoko Southwest).
Identifies collected mosquitoes morphologically to species or species complex level.
Packs and labels collected mosquitoes and stores them dry in silica gel until the specimens are shipped for further laboratory analysis.
Resolves any issues reported by team members.
Reports to Malaria Consortium’s entomologist.
Ensures that all data are accurately collected and stored according to guidelines.
Writes reports related to activities of the team, including achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Personnel Requirements

A post-graduate Degree in Medical Entomology.
At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
Demonstrated report writing skills.
Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Timeline for assignment:

The timeline for the assignment is May 2024

Application Closing Date
Monday; 29th April, 2024 (8am).

Note

Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the form using the link above
Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the application process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.

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2). Entomology Technician

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

Assists the Entomology Team Leader in coordinating and supervising the hourly collection of mosquitoes using CDC light traps as a proxy for human landing collection.
Identifies collected mosquitoes morphologically to species or species complex level.
Packs and labels collected mosquitoes and stores them dry in silica gel until the specimens are shipped for further laboratory analysis.
Ensures that all materials and equipment are in place to conduct the field studies and kept in good working condition afterwards.
Ensure that all CDC light trap batteries are fully charged after the field study each day.

Requirements

A Post-graduate Degree in Medical Entomology.
At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
Demonstrated report writing skills.
Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2024.

Note

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the application process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.

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3). Entomology Assistant

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Contract

Description

Malaria Consortium in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) implemented a campaign to distribute insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ondo State in December 2021. Malaria Consortium is also implementing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) research in relation to the campaign.
Both the campaign and the M&E research are funded by Open Philanthropy based on GiveWell’s recommendation.
The Ondo Net Campaign M&E Project is gathering comprehensive data to assess the outcomes of the campaign in terms of ITN coverage, cost, use rates and net durability, as well as to monitor relevant epidemiological and entomological indicators such as impact on malaria incidence rates reported from a sample of health facilities across the state, vector biting habits and insecticide resistance.

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel that will carry out entomological study in selected sites in Ondo State.

Scope of the Assignment

The survey will be used to gather data on biting habits of Anopheles vectors in Ondo State.
The data will be used for assessing any future changes in the indoor and outdoor biting habits of vectors after an ITN distribution campaign.

Specific Tasks

Assists the entomology team leader and technician in all field activities.
Collect mosquitoes using CDC light traps indoors and outdoors.
Will sleep under insecticide-treated nets indoors and outdoors during hourly collection of mosquitoes using CDC light traps.
Ensures that hourly collections are kept in separate and properly labelled cups or pots.
Ensures that all mosquito collection data are recorded accurately.
Reports to the entomology technician or the team leader any issues and helps to solve problems.

Personnel Requirements

A post-graduate Degree in Medical Entomology.
At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
Demonstrated report writing skills.
Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Timeline for assignment:

The timeline for the assignment is May 2024.

Deadline: Monday; 29th April, 2024 (8am).

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:

Note

Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the form using the link above
Applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the application process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.

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