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Abt Global LLC, a US-based company, supports the US Government’s Department of State in planning and implementation of life-saving malaria vector control activities to end malaria faster. In Ghana, Abt Global through the PMI Evolve project collaborates with the Ghana Health Services, the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), regional and district health directorates, local government, and traditional authorities to plan and implement Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) for malaria control in ten (10) districts across Northern and North-East Regions of Ghana.

In Ghana, Abt Global has been implementing US Government-funded IRS since 2011 and is currently preparing for the 2026 IRS campaign

Job Description

For the PMI Evolve Project, Abt Global is seeking qualified individuals to temporarily fill each of the districts/operational sites positions below. Candidates residing in these locations have an added advantage. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to a period as indicated in the table below, respectively.


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Districts/Municipal:

Operational Sites

Kumbungu

Kumbungu and Dalun

West Mamprusi

Janga, Walewale/Wungu and Kpasenkpe

Mamprugu-Moagduri

Kubori and Yezisi

East Mamprusi

Langbinsi, Gambaga, Nalerigu/Nagboo, Gbintiri and Sakogu

Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri

Bunkpurugu, Nakpanduri and Binde

Yunyoo-Nasuan

Yunyoo and Nasuan

Karaga

Karaga, Pishigu and Sandua/Zandua

Gushegu

Gushegu/Zantilli, Galwei, Nabuli and Kpatinga

Chereponi

Chereponi and Wenchiki

Tatale-Sanguli

Tatale, and Kandin/Sheini

 

  • Position (Temporary)
  • Number of Slots: 29
  • Number Of Days: Up to 55 days
  • Location: At all 28 operation sites

Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Train IRS seasonal workers on MEL, data collection tools and procedures
  • Supervise field data collections and provide on-the-spot solutions to the data collection errors including troubleshooting issues with electronic tablets and data entry
  • Perform data collection verification in project-supported communities
  • Coach personnel on data capture and verification
  • Ensure timely delivery of mobile tablets from the field to the data center
  • Supervise Data Entry Assistants to follow protocols for data cleaning and syncing
  • Assist the District IRS Coordinator and Site Managers to draw daily spray operations and supervision plans
  • Ensure tablets for mobile data collection are fully charged, have enough data bundle and are in good shape
  • Complete the Community Performance Monitoring Tracker and interpret for decision-making and planning.
  • Provide technical support for mobile data collection
  • Produce weekly spray data progress reports for the assigned district
  • Analyze spray data to inform decisions for spray operations in the assigned operational sites
  • Perform other duties as maybe assigned by the IRS Coordinator and/or the program MEL Manager


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Required Skills or Experience

  • Minimum of Higher National Diploma in statistics, computer science or a related field
  • Experience in field data collection with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large-scale data collection exercises
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in data analysis and interpretation
  • Good organizational, report writing and management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Strong computer skills with good understanding of the use of MS Excel
  • Confirmation of completion of the free DHIS2 course on https://academy.dhis2.org /
  • Candidate will have added advantage if s/he:
  1. Is proficient in one or more languages spoken in the IRS districts
  2. Has previous work experience in IRS.
  3. Is willing to live and travel within the district assigned.
  • Must have ability to ride a motorbike and MUST possess a valid (motorbike) license.

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