Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 05, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Reports to: Entomology Coordinator. Location: UVRI campus in Entebbe. Some travel to remote field sites including islands will be required.
Working hours: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week minimum)

Responsibilities
• Supervision of team collecting malaria vectors and related information at field sites.
• Keep track and supervise field work during operations
• Ensure field equipment is well looked after and working properly
• Coordinate field work with local representatives/community members, village guides or volunteers as stipulated in the protocol
• Ensure proper identification and collection of mosquitoes in field sites.
• Ensure compliance with Target Malaria SOPS used field activities
• Ensure good data collection, quality assurance, recording and reporting practices.
• Write field reports after each collection. 9. Devise innovative methods to promote the efficient collection of data as needed. 10. Participate in testing of new methods and devices as needed.
• Ensure measures are in place to protect the safety and comfort of the field team
• members.
• Work with Entomology coordinator to Plan the logistics of field work collection and keep track of field equipments.
• Manage budgets and expenses during field work.
• Liaise with the PI, Entomology coordinator, Project Management, the Field Working Group and relevant institutional stakeholders
• Work with Stakeholder Engagement (SE) project colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of field activities.
• Maintain good working relations with communities at the study sites.
• Participate in the Field Entomology Working Group calls.

Qualifications Essential:
• A minimum academic qualification of a University/ Bachelors in Entomology/ Biological/Medical Sciences from a recognized institution.

Knowledge/Experience
Essential:
• Evidence of previous role as field lead, and at least 2 years in a relevant recognized active multi-cultural research environment with knowledge and experience of: • Adult mosquito collection by various methods (traps, aspiration, sprays, human landing catches (HLC), Mark-release recaptures (MRR), swarming etc) Larval sampling.
• GPS mapping of sampled sites.
• Morphological identification f mosquitoes (adult-stage and immature).
• Labelling, basic sample processing, testing and, preservation before lab presentation.
• Field data collection and entry, proficiency in Microsoft excel.
• Malaria parasite screening by microscopy and RDT.
• First Aid.
• Innovativeness.

Skills and Abilities Essential:
• Basic use of word processing and data handling computer packages (e.g. Microsoft Office: Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook etc)

Personal Attributes Essential:
• Organised, detail oriented, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Have an adaptable and flexible attitude to working - a willingness to discover what is needed for success and to pursue solutions.
• Personable.
• Integrity.
• Responsive and sensitive to different cultural methods of work.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to swim would be added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All applications must be in English and include a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter explaining why this position is attractive and why your profile fits, and three references.

Interested candidates should submit their applications marked: "GIS and Statistics Officer - Target Malaria" to:
The Director,
Uganda Virus Research Institute P.O. Box 49 Entebbe. Uganda Email to: uvritargetmalaria@uvri.go.ug  OR: hand-deliver to his office at Plot 51-59, Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
This Vacancy is Open to Nationals of Uganda. Closing date for applications is 2 weeks from the date of advertisement.
NB: This is a re-advertisement hence all those who applied previously need not apply again. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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