Entomologist

Overview

Develop and implement entomological activities for malaria control

You have:

• Bachelor degree in science or health related field.
• Trained on medical entomology and vector control.
• At least 5 years experiences in medical entomology and vector control with practical experience in monitoring the efficacy of insecticides against malaria vectors.
• Good skills on the use of computer.
• Able to communicate in English and Excellent knowledge of Myanmar.

Contract

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ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

Malaria Team, WHO Myanmar has been supporting in planning and implementing malaria control/elimination programme. Malaria control programme embarked to malaria elimination in 2016 with the aim to to eliminate P. falciparum malaria by 2023 and all human malaria by 2030. WHO is implementing donor funds through supporting field staff to the national programme at various locations.

Entomological Surveillance has been identified as one of the interventions to achieve malaria elimination. Inadequate human resources and capacity of the national staff for conducting entomological surveillance is a challenge. To strengthen the entomological surveillance and capacity building of the national entomological staff, WHO is to field ‘Entomologists’ in the programme. The Entomologist will be supported by extrabudgetary sources. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of Scientist (Malaria Control) and overall guidance of the WHO Representative to Myanmar, and in close collaboration with the programme to perform the following tasks mentioned in the section below. The positions are initially for one-year 2022. The extension for 2023 is contingent to performance and successful acquisition of funds beyond 2022.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Entomological Surveillance, planning and implementation of entomological activities

• In collaboration with VBDC Entomology Teams at Central and State/Regional levels and in consultation with officials and WHO Scientist (Malaria Control), develop and implement a plan to assess the efficacy of LLINs and ITNs.
• Provide technical support to officials in micro-planning, implementation, M&E of distribution of LLINs and mass treatment of mosquito nets.
• Provide inputs related to malaria entomology and vector control that will help the officials in preparation and timely submission of quality assured reports to the Principal Recipient.
• In transition to the WHO position, work closely with the other young entomologist to transfer knowledge and simultaneously built the national programme staff capacity.
• Support state VBDC to prepare the repository of historical and current technical and programmatic documents for future reference
• Provide inputs to the NMCP in conducting training needs assessment on malaria entomology and vector control.
• Provide inputs in the development of research agenda and protocol on malaria prevention among migrant and/or forest-related workers.
• Properly maintain insectary for rearing the mosquitoes and use it for different entomological activities.

Coordination and reporting

• The incumbent will closely coordinate with WHO Scientist (Malaria Control) to receive timely technical guidance to support the National Malaria Control Programme.
• The incumbent will submit a monthly work and travel plan and activity report or any other report as required to officials and WHO Scientist (Malaria Control).
• Submit monthly activity report and quarterly assignment report to WHO Malaria Unit with copy to official at central. The report shall in a format and substance that will be outlined by WHO Malaria Unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The malaria team is working closely with programme and other partners supporting malaria control and elimination activities. The incumbent is expected to have working skills in a team and communication skills to manage the partnership. Most importantly the incumbent needs to work closely with the WHO team members, National and other Field Project Coordinators, Data Assistants and officials.

IMPACT OF FUNCTIONS

The function plays a key role with respect to the clients served through the delivery of technical support on entomology surveillance, planning, need assessment, implementation of entomological activities, coordination and reporting in a collaborative approach.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Essential: Bachelor degree in science or health related field. Trained on medical entomology and vector control.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience

• At least 5 years experiences in medical entomology and vector control with practical experience in monitoring the efficacy of insecticides against malaria vectors
• Good skills on the use of computer

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to communicate in English and Excellent knowledge of Myanmar.

COMPETENCIES

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Teamwork
• Ensuring effective use of resources

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening

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• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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