Entomology Technician Career at ABT Associates

Abt Associates - The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Position: Entomology Technician

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and high quality field entomological work and will assist the Entomology Laboratory Coordinator with managing the insectary and laboratory.
• Supports entomological field activities.
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures for these activities.

Requirements

• Secondary School (Diploma A2). or Bachelor’s Degree (desirable), in Biochemistry, Laboratory, Veterinary or other related health field. At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory or veterinary work.
• At least 5 years relevant experience or: Bachelor’s Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with U SAID funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency.

 How to apply?

• Entomology Technician - VectorControl_Nigeria@abtassoc.com

s should send their applications and Documentation which should include their Cover Page, CV's, biodata form, payslip from the most recent position held, copies of educational certificates/degrees, and contact information of at least 3 references we can contact (must include email addresses and phone numbers)  with the position title in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Candidates selected for an interview will be sent a more detailed job description in advance of the interview.
• Applications that do not follow these instructions above or do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.