Project Entomologist- Urban Malaria Elimination Project

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Job Purpose

The Entomologist will provide technical leadership for entomological surveillance, integrated vector management (IVM), GIS-based hotspot mapping, vector control planning, monitoring of mosquito breeding, and operational research to support malaria elimination activities.

Duty Station: Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct entomological surveillance in intervention wards.

• Identify mosquito breeding habitats and vector density trends.

• Support GIS-based mapping of malaria hotspots and vector breeding sites.

• Develop evidence-based vector control strategies.

• Monitor effectiveness of larval source management and vector control interventions.

• Conduct insecticide resistance monitoring where applicable.

• Support outbreak investigations and entomological assessments.

• Train municipal staff and field workers on vector surveillance and control.

• Supervise vector surveillance teams.

• Prepare entomological reports and recommendations.

• Participate in monthly review meetings and programme planning.

• Support operational research and documentation of best practices.

Capacity Building

• Train project staff, municipal teams, and healthcare workers on monitoring tools, data quality, digital reporting systems, and use of programme data.

• Build institutional capacity within BMC for routine monitoring, performance review, and evidence-based planning.

• Mentor ward coordinators and technical staff on data management and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Entomology, Medical Entomology, Zoology, Life Sciences, Public Health Entomology, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in vector-borne disease programmes.

• Experience in malaria vector surveillance and integrated vector management.

• Experience using GIS tools is desirable.

• Experience working with government programmes is preferred.

Competencies

• Medical entomology

• Vector surveillance

• GIS and spatial analysis

• Data interpretation

• Training and mentoring

• Report writing

• Teamwork

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of entomological surveillance.

• GIS-based hotspot maps produced regularly.

• Vector control plans developed using surveillance evidence.

• Timely reporting of vector surveillance findings.

• Capacity-building sessions conducted.

• Reduction in vector breeding indices in intervention areas.