Deputy Manager, Entomology, BRAC Health Programme (Project staff)

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Summary

• Vacancy: —
• Location: Dhaka
• Minimum Salary: Negotiable
• Published: 26 Nov 2024

 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Entomology, Zoology or in related field.

Additional Requirements

• 1-2 years’ relevant experience will be preferred; freshers are also encouraging to apply
• Ability to work in diverse and challenging environments and adaptability to evolving public health needs.
• Experience in field-based data collection, analysis, reporting and training skillsStrong understanding of vector biology and control methods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and program evaluation.
• Proficient in MS Excel, report writing, analytics and change management.

Responsibilities & Context

With the support of The Global Fund, The Climate Change and Health Project aims to raise awareness about the health impacts of climate change, particularly the rise in vector-borne and communicable diseases. By engaging local communities, health authorities, and relevant stakeholders, the project focuses on preventive measures, early warning systems, and capacity building to reduce the health risks associated with climate change. Activities include advocacy campaigns, training for health workers, seasonal health updates, and the identification and elimination of disease breeding grounds.

The project strives to enhance community resilience and promote sustainable health practices in the face of climate challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of vector control measures such as larval source management and insecticide application by city corporation staff.
• Conduct regular surveys and monitoring of vector breeding source identification.
• Identify species of public health significance and assess their abundance and distribution.
• Collect, manage, and analyze entomological data from DGHS to inform control strategies as well as prepare detailed reports on vector prevalence and transmission risk based on different indicator.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of vector control programs and recommend improvements.
• Lead campaign sessions on reducing breeding grounds for vectors in cleaning campaign.
• Develop training materials and modules based on breeding source destructions; Capacity building community workers and local groups in basic vector control techniques at household level.
• Collaborate with city cooperation to facilitate fogging, larvicidal activities particularly during dengue peak season ·
• Work with health authorities e.g. National Malaria and Ades Trasmitted Disease Control Programme, CDC, DGHS, NGOs, and other stakeholders to align project vector control strategies.
• Coordinate with epidemiologist, GIS teams to ensure integrated approaches to vector related data.

  SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organization and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Skills & Expertise

Entomology

Zoology

Compensation & Other Benefits

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave and others as per policy.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka

Job Highlights

Responsible for identifying breeding sources and controlling vector-borne diseases by designing and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of disease carrying insects in the context of climate change.

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