Vector Control Manager

Abt

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  Location: Uganda

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  Category: Other Services

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  Job Type: N/A

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  Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

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The Opportunity
As the Vector Control Manager, you will provide technical, organizational, and logistics management for the PMI Evolve Uganda Project’s integrated vector control operations under the supervision of the Chief of Party. Activities may include planning and leading indoor residual spraying (IRS) campaigns, overseeing insecticidetreated net (ITN) distributions, developing new techniques for larval source management (LSM), and testing and evaluating additional new malaria vector control approaches as approved by national governments and the World Health Organization.

Project Description
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project, awarded to Abt Global in December 2022, supports national malaria programs with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of vector control interventions, including insecticidetreated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and essential entomological monitoring required to make vector control decisions.

Core Responsibilities
Leading the co-design and co-implementation of PMI-funded malaria vector control activities in country in close coordination with national government, district ministries of health, and community members. This position is responsible for ensuring the project’s vector control strategies and activities are targeted, integrated, equitable and in line with MoH’s strategic direction. Manages the overall planning and implementation of all project vector control activities, including developing annual vector control activity targets, quantifications, and schedules; conducting geographic reconnaissance and managing relations with community members; Organizing annual planning meetings with NMCP, other local stakeholders, and target districts; identifying and overseeing strategies and approaches for delivering vector control interventions - whether IRS, ITN, LSM, or new malaria vector control products – in the community.

Oversees the management of warehouses, supply chain, and stores. Ensuring adherence to USAID/PMI BMP for ITNs, IRS and LSM. Oversees logistics for all project activities, including IRS/LSM campaigns, routine and/or mass ITN distributions, and other events such as trainings, workshops and meetings.

Oversees information, education, and communication (IEC) activities, community mobilization, and troubleshooting for all integrated vector control project activities.

Achieves integrated vector control related Monitoring & Evaluation indicators of the project. Directly supervises the project’s ITN, IRS, and LSM Coordinators (as applicable), and Logistics Coordinator.

What We Value
Bachelor’s Degree + eight years of relevant experience, or master’s degree + six years of relevant experience, or PhD+ four years of relevant experience. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, or other relevant field. At least six (6) years of professional experience managing project operations for an international development or global health project, with significant experience in malaria vector control programs. Demonstrated professional experience managing ITN distribution, IRS, and/or LSM is highly desirable. At least four (4) years working in close partnership with government stakeholders, local community leaders, and partner organizations with an emphasis on capacity strengthening and skills transfer. Significant experience in the logistics and management of public health commodities. Significant management and supervisory experience. Prior experience at USAID-funded programs, and basic knowledge of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs), are highly desirable. Excellent writing, computer, and organizational skills. Fluency in designing and deploying digital tools is highly desirable. English language fluency.

How to Apply
Application link for the VCM position is below:
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What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development. Abt provides market-competitive total compensation and comprehensive employee
benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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