VectorLink Project Assistant / County Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development.

Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria.

Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract,

Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Manage rigorous IRS campaign planning efforts in assigned geographical area, including quantification of insecticides and equipment needs; identification and recruitment of spray teams; logistical planning for IRS distribution and transportation; insecticide and equipment storage, security, and environmental safety; and coordination with county level Ministry of Health counterparts.

Work in collaboration with the County Malaria Control Coordinator (CMCC) and IRS steering committee at the County Health Office to manage the planning and coordination of IRS activities.

Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of spray teams and IRS spray operators.

Supervise and track inventory distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement team to support procurement of IRS materials.

Supervise IRS implementation, and contribute to the trainings conducted in the assigned geographical area.

Ensure that routine program tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time.

Supervise and monitor field data collection with project M&E team.

Manage the BCC/IEC campaign and data collection process.

Ensure that all risk prevention and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented and work closely

with the project environmental compliance staff and county officers to address relevant issues.

Facilitate communication between the sub-counties in the assigned geographic area and the PMI VectorLink Project office in Kisumu.
Represents the program at meetings with the community leaders and local steering committees.

Supervise all logistical operations (warehouse, transport, etc.).

Prepare weekly and other activity reports as directed by the project Operations Manager.

The position requires frequent travel to field sites to support and oversee county and community level operations and activities.

Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field, such as Public Health, Community Health, Entomology, Environmental Health or any other social science.

At least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience, with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control and IRS Operations.

Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.

Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.

Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.

Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal communications, and organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with USAID funded programs and other international development experience.

English language fluency.

( 3+ ) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 30th May, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; VectorLink Project Assistant / County Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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