Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS. Our areas of focus include:
Technical support for malaria control
Capacity building, harmonisation and training of health workers
Heath systems strengthening
Behaviour Change Communications and community outreach activities
Operational research, policy and advocacyDescription
The purpose of this terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel that will carry out entomological study in selected sites in Ondo State.
Specific Tasks
Assists the entomology team leader and technician in all field activities.
Collect mosquitoes using CDC light traps indoors and outdoors.
Will sleep under insecticide-treated nets indoors and outdoors during hourly collection of mosquitoes using CDC light traps.
Ensures that hourly collections are kept in separate and properly labelled cups or pots.
Ensures that all mosquito collection data are recorded accurately.
Report to the entomology technician or the team leader any issues and helps to solve problems.
Qualifications and Experience
High School Graduate.
Good knowledge of the English language.
Excellent proficiency in languages spoken in the study community, and proficiency in Yoruba and Ijaw languages.
Must be from the local community or the selected local government area.