Job Title: Office Assistant – Insectary Technician
Organization: Abt Associates
Project Name: Uganda IRS Project Phase II
Funding Source: United
States Agency for International Development (USAID)
States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Duty Station: Uganda
About Abt:
Abt Associates is an international development organization composed of
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
About USAID Project:
The USAID-funded Uganda IRS Project’s objective is to conduct an
ambitious spraying program and establish the foundation for sustainable,
effective, high-quality IRS activities.
ambitious spraying program and establish the foundation for sustainable,
effective, high-quality IRS activities.
Job Summary: The Office
Assistant Insectary Technician will support the International Health Division
in Uganda. The incumbent will be responsible for management of mosquito
insectaries for the purposes of rearing of susceptible malaria vectors (An.
gambiae s.s.) for IRS entomological monitoring/studies and research activities
as directed by the responsible officers.
Assistant Insectary Technician will support the International Health Division
in Uganda. The incumbent will be responsible for management of mosquito
insectaries for the purposes of rearing of susceptible malaria vectors (An.
gambiae s.s.) for IRS entomological monitoring/studies and research activities
as directed by the responsible officers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and care on a daily basis the
insectary and the animal (rabbit) house - Feed mosquitoes and the rabbits
- Make sure that enough susceptible
mosquitoes are available for entomological monitoring activities whenever
needed - Ensure that rabbits are readily available
and healthy for feeding the mosquitoes - Guarantee that the insectary and the
animal (rabbit) house are clean - Ensure at all times that there are no
crawling, walking, flying or resting insects or spiders in the insectary
other than larval and adult mosquitoes in cages - Actively monitor the correct temperature
and relative humidity in the insectary - Dress, care and maintain the mosquito
cages - Ensure that the towels, cages and larval
dishes are clean - Ensure the availability of consumables for
the mosquitoes and rabbits - Budget for and request for the necessary
consumables for the insectary - Restrict the unauthorized entry of
visitors/personnel into the insectary and animal house - Be available at the insectary everyday
especially in the mornings and evenings - Keep the inventory and proper records of
the insectary - Care for and protect the properties of the
insectary - Observe ethical and professional conduct
according to the School of Entomology and Parasitology and Ministry of
Health ethics - Observe confidentiality of the insectary
data - Report any challenges encountered in the
interest of the insectary immediately to Abt Associates - Document any lessons learnt regarding the
proper maintenance and functioning of the insectary - Should at all times not use the insectary
or animal house for personal use or gain
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Insectary Technician should preferably
hold a Diploma in Entomology and Parasitology - A minimum of two years’ relevant
experience in insectary management and related entomology activities
preferred - Possess the ability to take initiative,
make appropriate decisions and manage insectary effectively - Advanced written and oral skills in
English.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Abt
Associates’ USAID Project should Apply Online by visiting their e-recruitment
portal below.
Associates’ USAID Project should Apply Online by visiting their e-recruitment
portal below.
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