Jhpiego seeks a Malaria Entomology and Vector Control Technical Lead / Officer to provide strategic input on issues related to a 5-year USAID malaria project in Tanzania. The project will work closely with the Government of Tanzania (GOT) to reduce the burden of malaria in high-burden areas through quality improvements to malaria case management and treatment of malaria in pregnancy (MIP) with a particular focus on malaria surveillance, entomological monitoring, and monitoring of drug-based interventions. The project will also promote use of surveillance data to refine outbreak response and vector control activities.
The position will operate under the leadership of the Technical Director and will oversee and ensure the technical and methodological soundness of project activities related to entomological monitoring and vector control. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the design and implementation of strategies based on scientific evidence.
This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Tanzania nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.