Entomology Team Leader

Personnel Requirements

• A post-graduate Degree in Medical Entomology.
• At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.
• Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Timeline for assignment:

• The timeline for the assignment is May 2024

Personnel Requirements

• A post-graduate Degree in Medical Entomology.
• At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.
• Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Timeline for assignment:

• The timeline for the assignment is May 2024

• Leads the entomology team at the assigned study site.
• Coordinates and supervises hourly collection of mosquitoes using CDC light traps as a proxy for human landing collection (from 5:00pm to 9:00am in Ilaje and from 6:00pm to 6am in Akoko Southwest).
• Identifies collected mosquitoes morphologically to species or species complex level.
• Packs and labels collected mosquitoes and stores them dry in silica gel until the specimens are shipped for further laboratory analysis.
• Resolves any issues reported by team members.
• Reports to Malaria Consortium’s entomologist.
• Ensures that all data are accurately collected and stored according to guidelines.
• Writes reports related to activities of the team, including achievements, challenges, and recommendations.