Field Operations Entomology Officer

Descripción de la oferta

Overview of Position
This position is based on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. It is intended to provide practical experience to a graduate who has recently completed his/her studies and wishes to begin or expand his/her field experience. The position is not intended for research work; however, as an incentive, arrangements can be made so that the individual has access to entomological data for a thesis or dissertation work once the in-country assignment was completed (i.e., using the routine entomological data the project collects; with the usual coordination/agreement with involved parties).

The Field Operations Entomology Officer (FOEO) works under the direct supervision of and supports the work of the Medical Entomology Officer, who works out of the country part of the year. When the Medical Entomology Officer is present, the FOEO will, under his guidance, participate in the oversight and provision of technical assistance to all in-country vector control activities, including (1) vector monitoring, insecticide resistance monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance, (2) all activities associated with the distribution and keep-up of long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLITNs) and environmental management, and (3) as required, technical and operational support for information, education and communication (IEC) activities related to vector control and transmission prevention and indoor residual spraying (IRS). The FOEO will also mentor, supervise and provide continuing education to the national Entomology Officer and other pertinent staffs from the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

When the Medical Entomology Officer is out of country, the FOEO will assume primary
responsibility for these activities, under the oversight of the Chief of Party.

Requisitos

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required of the Field Operations Entomology Officer (FOEO)
• MA in Medical Entomology (or equivalent) with experience in designing and implementing
vector control programs for malaria control in a developing country context.
• Field experience working as an entomologist, preferably within a malaria control program, is
highly desirable.
• Willingness to conduct extensive field work, traveling and residing under difficult conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills, team player, able to work under stress. Sensitivity to the concerns of
the developing world and able to work with local and national authorities and community-based
providers from different cultural backgrounds.
• Teaching experience an asset.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Computer literate, familiar with Windows® programs for word-processing, spreadsheets,
database management, statistical analysis, presentations, and electronic communication.

Condiciones laborales

Compensation/Benefits
As this assignment is to provide practical experience, a stipend of $500 per month will be provided in lieu of a salary. In addition, the individual filling the position will receive a daily meal subsidy ($35 for each day in country, or approximately $10,500 per year), free housing, and up two months (40 working days) of paid (based on the stipend) vacation per year, normally taken in two tranches, with round-trip airfare to home of record for each vacation period.

Instrucciones adicionales para la inscripción de usuarios

To apply for this position:
Interested parties should submit résumé detailing relevant skills and experience, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: jobs@mcd.org. The subject line item should read Field Operations Entomology Officer