Abt Associates, une importante entreprise américaine spécialisée en recherches, assistance technique et consultation, est en charge de gérer le projet PMI AIRS financé par l'USAID dont l’objectif est de réduire le fardeau du paludisme dans 14 pays africains. Ce projet est en expansion pour lutter contre le virus Zika dans 15 pays en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes, y compris Haïti.
Fournir une direction globale, la gestion et la surveillance entomologique de tous les activitiés du projet et informer les décisions strategiques techniques basées sur l’analyse et l’interprétation des données. Recruter et former les techniciens entomologiques saisonniers. Déterminer les types et les quantités des matériaux nécessaires pour la surveillance entomologique en Haïti. Compétences requises : Maitrise en entomologie médicale et 6+ ans en suivi entomologique et contrôle anti-vectorielle, y compris le contrôle des moustiques Aedes. Expériences dans des projets anti-vectoriels de Dengue et Chikungunya sont très avantageuses.
Fonctions
•Support USAID vector control program and entomological monitoring in designated country in the preparation of annual comprehensive entomological monitoring work plans and budgets
•Provide technical oversight in making sure that entomological monitoring activities are conducted according to the WHO and CDC guidelines and best practices
•Support capacity assessment and capacity building of technical staff of the project, country institutions and other relevant partners to ensure high quality entomological monitoring activities are conducted independently with minimum technical assistance from home office to ensure sustainability
•Work closely with project to identify gaps related to materials, test kits, insecticide impregnated papers for both adult and larval testing, and other items needed for successful implementation of entomological monitoring activities, particularly items that must be procured internationally; follow up on procurement process and timely delivery of these items
•Support project in the analysis and write up of entomological monitoring reports with support from entomology technicians .
•Review the content entomological monitoring reports for technical accuracy
•Advise USAID/PMI and counterparts in the selection of insecticides for adult and larval control based on evidences generated by the project and other partners
•Document and publish findings of entomological monitoring project, such as lessons learned and best practices in national, regional and international contexts; identify sources to contribute to the national and international vector control information pool to influence policies
•Ensures the transfer of technical skills to local institutions
•Participate in M&E activities of the malaria and Zika project
•Perform other additional duties assigned by the project
Qualifications Requises
•Master’s degree (minimum), Doctorate degree (desirable), in Medical Entomology
•7 to 10 years of relevant professional work experience with a Master’s Degree, or 4 to 6 years with a Doctorate, including at least 4 years of experience directly related to integrated vector control management, including monitoring and control of Aedes mosquitoes
•Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of vector control methods and management
•Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
•Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members
•Good management and planning skills of project tasks
•Produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner, and has excellent writing skills
•Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills
•Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable
•Experince with dengue and chikunguyna vector control in the LAC region is an advantage
•Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional fluency in Spanish or French preferred
Conditions particulières
(6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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