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The Ghana Health Service invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Technical Officer: Vector Control vacancy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical input into the planning and implementation of vector control interventions (ITN distribution, IRS and larval source management), under the supervision of the Medical Entornologist
- Support the design and review of vector control strategies in line with the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan (NMESP).
- Coordinate and monitor insecticide resistance surveillance and entomotogical monitoring activities and report findings to the Medical Entomologist
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to regional and district vector control teams as directed
- Analyse entomological and programmatic data to inform decision-making
- Support the development of technical guidelines, training and supportive supervision
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, work plans and donor reports for review by the Medical Entomolgists
- Represent NMEP at relevant technical meetings, workshops and conferences, and perform any other official duties as assigned
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Qualification Required & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Entomology, Environmental Science, Public Health or a related field, A Master's degree in a related field is an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in vector control, entomology or malaria/vector-borne disease programmes
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, R) is an advantage
Competencies
- Sound knowledge of malaria vector control interventions and resistance management
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgement
- Good leadership, capacity-building and training skills
- Effective communication, report-writing, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to travel to regions and districts for supervision and field activities
Location: Accra
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