Job Title: Insectary
Technicians (2 Career Positions)
Technicians (2 Career Positions)
Organization: Abt Associates
Project Name: The
USAID-funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project
USAID-funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project
Duty Station: Nagongera
HC IV and Gulu University, Uganda
HC IV and Gulu University, Uganda
Reporting to: Entomologist/Vector
Control Advisor
Control Advisor
About Abt USAID IRS Project:
Abt Associates is the primary implementer of the USAID-funded Uganda
IRS Phase II Project whose objective is to conduct a comprehensive spraying
program and establish the foundation for sustainable, effective, high-quality
indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities.
IRS Phase II Project whose objective is to conduct a comprehensive spraying
program and establish the foundation for sustainable, effective, high-quality
indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities.
Job Summary: The Insectary
Technicians will be responsible for the oversight 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.
Technicians will be responsible for the oversight 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:
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and care on a daily basis the
insectary and the animal (rabbit) house. - Feed mosquitoes and the rabbits.
- Responsible for ensuring that enough
susceptible mosquitoes are available for entomological monitoring
activities whenever needed. - Ensure that rabbits are readily available
and healthy for feeding the mosquitoes. - Ensure 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. 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. - Responsible for caring for and protecting
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 and Gulu
University. - Document any lessons learnt regarding the
proper maintenance and functioning of the insectary
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should hold a Diploma in
Entomology and Parasitology. - A minimum of two or more years’ relevant
experience in insectary management and related entomology activities. - Possess the ability to take initiative,
make appropriate decisions and manage insectary effectively. - Advanced written and oral skills in
English.
How to Apply:
All candidates who so desire to join the USAID IRS Project should send
their softcopy applications to [email protected] with the name of the
position indicated in the subject line. Please include: (a) an up-to-date CV;
(b) a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for
the position; and (c) e-mail and telephone contacts of three references.
Applications from suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.
their softcopy applications to [email protected] with the name of the
position indicated in the subject line. Please include: (a) an up-to-date CV;
(b) a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for
the position; and (c) e-mail and telephone contacts of three references.
Applications from suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.
Deadline: 24th October 2014
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