Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Kenya Chief of Party and with “dotted line” reporting to the PMI VectorLink Project’s UK-based Entomology Advisor, the Entomology Technical Manager provides leadership and management oversight of all of the project’s entomological surveillance activities in Kenya, in collaboration with the Division of National Malaria Program (NMCP), coordinate and oversee the project’s key entomological monitoring activities for IRS plus ITN Durability Monitoring and will guide key project and country-level IRS decisions based on data analysis and interpretation.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
Leads the development of an entomological monitoring plan, in collaboration with national counterparts at the DNMP or designated research institution
Reviews the content of communications materials for technical accuracy
Manages field-based entomology teams and molecular laboratory analysis of mosquito samples to ensure monthly data collection, data quality and control
Ensures the transfer of technical skills to local institutions
Responsible for producing high quality entomological reports, including spray quality reports
Coordinate the implementation of the following set of entomological field activities:
The establishment of sentinel sites in each target district
Monthly pyrethrum spray catch, CDC light trap and window exit trap collections to monitor indoor resting and host-seeking vector populations
Wall bioassays after 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 and resistance mechanisms
Provide guidance and support to a focal counterpart from the MOH/DNMP or 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 identification, 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
Ensure that ITN durability monitoring studies are done according to WHO protocols and to prepare high quality reports of these studies
Develop capacity of community-based entomological collectors while working closely with county entomology staff.
Establish a new molecular laboratory for entomological analysis (PCR and ELISA) with a partner institution.
Work closely with DNMP and consultants to oversee and manage the preparation of updated national guideline documents such as Insecticide Resistance Management, Integrated Vector Management documents and Vector Surveillance documents
Prepare manuscripts using project entomology data for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree (minimum),or a PhD (desirable) in Entomology
Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional work experience with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control
Experience conducting ITN durability monitoring studies
Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision
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
Should have some previous experience conducting PCR for mosquito species identification, detection of resistance mechanisms and sporozoite ELISA.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills
Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable
English language fluency
Minimum Qualifications
(6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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