Abt Associates, a major American
business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company,
manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.
Under this contract, Abt will expand
entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated
mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of
malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria
is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and
evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.
Task Order 1 will support the U.S.
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an
integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden
of malaria.
Abt has implemented indoor residual
spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and
gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the
world.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project is
led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project
seeks a candidate for the USAID-funded PMI VectorLink Kenya Project in the
following position:-
Entomology Data Entry Clerk
Duty Station / Location: Kisumu County, Kenya
Under the supervision of the
Technical Manager, the Entomology Data Entry Clerk will coordinate the flow of
data from the entomology field teams to the lab, from the lab to the entomology
database, and ultimately from the entomology database to project reporting.
Specific tasks include the following:
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Develop, update and load all data
forms to the server needed for any field work or lab entries.
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Ensure that quality control and
quality assurance measures are put in place and adhered to in all data
generation and handling procedures.
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Perform back up of data and ensure
adequate security for data sets and equipment used in data collection.
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File all paper forms and perform
documentation of for both physical and electronic filing.
·
Monitor daily transmission of data
from the field to the server, performing daily data downloads of field data and
verification with the with the field team for any cleaning.
·
Work with field staff to ensure
accuracy and help in trouble shooting.
·
Perform data entry for laboratory and
field generated data as required.
·
Perform printing of all forms needed
for both field work and lab procedures.
·
Conduct preliminary analysis of data
as required by the Entomology Technical Manager.
Qualification requirements include
the following:
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Secondary School (Diploma A2).
·
Experience in laboratory data entry
work for at least six (6) months.
·
Knowledge in computer skills (ability
to work with Microsoft Access and Excel in handling data).
·
Experience working with data handling
programs such as Visual CE, ODK, Epi info and Comcare
·
Knowledge of English both spoken and
written
·
Experience with entomology laboratory
and field procedures is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged
to send a cover letter and updated CV to VectorControl_Kenya@abtassoc.com with
the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line e.g.
“County Coordinator” by COB Friday, May 11th, 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s
values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment
to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex,
creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.