Technical Officer (Vector Control) at Ghana Health Service

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• Provide technical input into the planning and implementation of vector control interventions (ITN distribution, IRS and larval source management), under the supervision of the Medical Entornologist • Support the design and review of vector control strategies in line with the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan (NMESP). • Coordinate and monitor insecticide resistance surveillance and entomotogical monitoring activities and report findings to the Medical Entomologist • Provide technical guidance and supervision to regional and district vector control teams as directed • Analyse entomological and programmatic data to inform decision-making • Support the development of technical guidelines, training and supportive supervision • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, work plans and donor reports for review by the Medical Entomolgists • Represent NMEP at relevant technical meetings, workshops and conferences, and perform any other official duties as assigned Qualification Required & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Entomology, Environmental Science, Public Health or a related field, A Master’s degree in a related field is an advantage • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in vector control, entomology or malaria/vector-borne disease programmes • Experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, R) is an advantage Competencies • Sound knowledge of malaria vector control interventions and resistance management • Strong technical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgement • Good leadership, capacity-building and training skills • Effective communication, report-writing, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills