Senior Field Entomology Technician- Evolve at Abt Associates

Core Responsibilities 

• Support implementation of the following set of entomological field activities:
• Establishment of sentinel sites
• Conduct entomological surveillance using World Health Organization (WHO) standard mosquito sampling methods, conduct morphological species identification and parity dissections
• Support or implement human behavior data collection by adapting standard procedures to local context, where necessary providing training to data collectors, supervising collection, and leading analysis.
• Supervise community-based mosquito collectors during mosquito collections and processing, and verify species identification   
• Conduct wall bioassays within a  week after every spray cycle and on new insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) before distribution to evaluate the quality spray and products.
• Conduct wall bioassays monthly in selected districts to evaluate the residual efficacy of sprayed insecticides and bi-annually to evaluate insecticidal activity of ITNs.
• Monitor vector susceptibility tests to currently used and candidate insecticides on annual basis using tube and bottle assays
• Plan, schedule, and oversee field entomological activities to ensure data accuracy and project timelines are met
• Support preliminary analysis of entomological data
• Work closely with stakeholders including the DNMP and county vector control partner
• Ensure that all entomological surveillance activities comply with safety and ethical regulations
• Assist with procurement requests related to the field entomological activities
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities
• Support when required Entomology Laboratory Coordinator in managing selection, pre-processing, labelling, and registration of mosquito samples prior to transfer to the laboratory.  
• Adapt and adopt novel data and sample management solutions 
• Support insectary maintenance, conditions, and rearing operations.
• Ensure proper and timely data recording and entry.
• Frequent visits to the field and sentinel sites for mosquito collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Value 

Minimum Qualifications 

•  Bachelors + 5 years, Masters + 3 years, PhD + zero years.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelors in biochemistry, laboratory, veterinary or other related health field.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in entomological field work.
• Knowledge in computer skills (able to run programs such as Microsoft word, Excel).
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing is an added advantage.
• Fluent in English.