Entomology Team Leader @ Malaria Consortium

Job Description

Jobs in Ondo, Nigeria.

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.

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