Entomology Team Leader at Malaria Consortium

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Entomology Team Leader

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Temporary

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 Closing Date
25th November, 2024.