Consultant Medical Entomologist-National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
Deadline: 9th-August 2019
Background: The National Malaria
Control Programme (NMCP) is located in the Ministry of Health, Directorate of
Preventive Health Services along with other disease control Programmes. The
NMCP has the overall responsibility of planning, implementation, reporting and
monitoring of malaria activities to ensure malaria Programme objectives are
achieved. The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) has the overall goal of
reducing morbidity and mortality due to malaria.
Purpose: The
purpose of this position is to build vector control capacity in the NMCP
through the provision of expertise in the implementation of an Integrated Vector Management
(IVM) Strategy for South Sudan. This entails updating and reviewing technical
guidelines on all aspects of vector control including LLIN distribution, IRS, Larval
Source Management (LSM) and personal protection. The Entomologist will also
finalize the study design of a national Vector Susceptibility Study (VSS) and
oversee its planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting. Entomological
surveillance, vector mapping and insecticide resistance monitoring will also be
key elements of the work. The incumbent will also provide any other needed
support on vector control issues.
By: SouthSudanCareers

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