Entomology Team Leader at Malaria Consortium

JOB TITLE: Entomology Team Leader

JOB LOCATION: Ondo

JOB DETAILS:

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Malaria consortium of job opening, visit the job APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!

Note

• For this position, previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.
• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the application form
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
• Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.