JOB DESCRIPTION

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The Opportunity 

As the Vector Control Manager for PMI Evolve Zimbabwe you will provide technical, organizational, and logistics management for the PMI Evolve Project’s integrated vector control operations, with a primary focus on ITN technical assistance and distribution.

Project Description

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project, awarded to Abt Global in December 2022, supports national malaria programs with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and essential entomological monitoring required to make vector control decisions. PMI Evolve Zimbabwe will assist the NMCP and partners to support the 2025 ITN mass campaign and continuous distribution through Antenatal Care and EPI in select high-burden districts.

Core Responsibilities 

• Lead the co-design and co-implementation of PMI-funded malaria vector control activities in country in close coordination with national government, district, and community members to ensure that the project’s ITNs strategies and activities are targeted, integrated, and equitable.
• Directly supervise and mentor district coordinator staff, working closely and effectively with PMI Evolve MEL Manager.
• Manage the overall planning and implementation of all ITNs activities, including:
  • Developing annual activity targets, quantifications, and schedules
  • Leading household registrations and managing relations with community members
  • Organizing micro-planning meetings with NMCP, district health management teams, targeted districts, and other local stakeholders
  • Leading targeting, registrations, and technical approach for ITN mass campaigns
  • Quantifying ITNs, personnel, transportation needs, and all other supplies for distributions
  • Organizing planning meetings, community mobilization, and technical trainings
  • Leading all ITN field activities and updating the PMI Evolve Global Support Team
  • Coordinating with project M&E staff to design and manage robust ITN monitoring activities
  • Overseeing the management of warehouses, supply chain, and stores for ITNs
  • Ensuring adherence to US government best management practices for ITNs
  • Overseeing logistics for all project activities, including mass ITN distributions, and other events such as trainings, workshops, and meetings, etc
  • Ensuring that all the project’s stock management records are up-to-date and accurate
  • Overseeing information, education, and communication (IEC) activities, community mobilization, and troubleshooting for all ITNs activities
  • Coordinating the development of planning documents, tools, and materials to support the implementation of ITN distribution campaigns
  • Managing operational support to strengthen ITN continuous distribution
  • Achieving ITNs related Monitoring & Evaluation indicators of the project
  • Documenting the entire campaign process with milestones and lessons learned
  • Implementing an appropriate strategy to monitor and report on the distribution and hang-up of the ITNs
  • Preparing periodic activity reports, as needed
  • Overseeing the subcontractor performing entomological surveillance, ensuring deliverables are on-time and of high-quality
  • Supporting the insecticide resistance testing process in six selected sites when needed
  • Any other duties as assigned.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree +10 years of relevant experience, or PhD+ 8 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in public health, Business Administration, or other relevant field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience managing project operations for an international development or global health project, with significant experience in malaria vector control programs.
• Demonstrated professional experience in managing ITN distribution is highly desirable.
• At least four (4) years working in close partnership with government stakeholders, local community leaders, and partner organizations with an emphasis on capacity strengthening and skills transfer.
• Significant experience in the logistics and management of public health commodities.
• Significant management and supervisory experience.
• Prior experience at US government-supported projects, and basic knowledge of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs), are highly desirable.
• Excellent writing, computer, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in designing and deploying digital tools is highly desirable.
• English language fluency.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt provides market-competitive total compensation and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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