Entomology Team Leader at Malaria Consortium

Job Title: Entomology Team Leader

Description

• 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.

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 5:00 pm to 9:00 am in Ilaje and from 6:00 pm to 6 am in Akoko Southwest).
• Identifies collected mosquitoes morphologically to species or species complex level.
• Packs and labels collected mosquitoes and store them dry in silica gel until the specimens are shipped for further laboratory analysis.
• Resolve any issues reported by team members.
• Reports to Malaria Consortium’s entomologist.
• Ensures that all data is accurately collected and stored according to guidelines.
• Writes reports related to activities of the team, including achievements, challenges and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-graduate degree in medical entomology.
• At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
• Demonstrated report writing skill.
• Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 25th November, 2024. Qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”.

Note

• For this position, previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.
• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the application form
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the 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.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.malariaconsortium.org