Abt Associates job vacancies 2022

Site Managers and Field Supervisors at Abt Associates

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Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve project. The project is supporting implementation of malaria control strategies such as bednet distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern areas since 2011 and is preparing for 2024 IRS campaign under the PMI Evolve Project.

For the Evolve project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions of Site Managers and Field Supervisors at the following IRS operational sites:

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DISTRICTOPERATIONAL SITES
Bunkpurugu-NapkanduriNakpanduri, Binde and Bunkpurugu
ChereponiChereponi and Wenchiki
East MamprusiGambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nagboo and Gbintiri
GusheguGushegu, Galwei, Kpatinga and Nabuli
KaragaKaraga, Sandua/Zandua and Pishigu
KumbunguKumbungu and Dalun
Mamprugu MoagduriKubori and Yizesi
Tatale-SanguliTatale and Kandin-Sheini
West MamprusiWungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga
Yunyoo-NasuanNasuan and Yunyoo
PositionDuties/ Responsibilities
Site Manager

(28 positions)

  • Coordinate all IRS site activities (morning preparation of IRS teams and end of the day clean-up of equipment and personnel) at an assigned operational site
  • Organize and lead coordination and planning of next-day movement for IRS teams and mobilizers through evening meetings with IRS site team
  • Populate daily spray outputs into the Spray Performance Tracker on a daily basis
  • Compile community-level IRS data at the end of each day to guide next-day movement of IRS teams and mobilizers
  • Responsible for completion and verification of all site-level paperwork (attendance and time sheets; daily health checks; etc.)
  • Responsible to review spray calendars per outstanding structures and communities and remind spray teams about their daily target achievement.
  • Responsible for timely dispatch of IRS teams to the communities every morning of the IRS campaign
  • Responsible for daily preparation of a soak pit for IRS activities
  • Ensure food for IRS teams is provided on time
  • Ensure water for washing and cleaning is provided at all times
  • Ensure all IRS equipment is well-functioning on a daily basis
  • Ensure environmental compliance and good sanitation at the IRS site at all time
  • Ensure personal protective equipment of personnel is cleaned and washed daily and organized for next day use.
  • Ensure sprayer cleaners/technicians properly clean and maintain all sprayers daily and organized for next day use.
  • Supervise the weekly calibration of sprayer Nozzles and general lubrication of sprayers
  • Supervise daily distribution of insecticides to spray operators
  • Ensure weekly meetings at site is held to strategize on how to improve the spray performance of your assigned site.
  • Serve as master trainers for team leaders, sprayer cleaners/technicians and spray operators
Field Supervisor

(86 positions)

  • Supervise IRS teams to ensure spray quality according to best IRS practices
  • Ensure that all spray operators and team leaders are strictly complying with full PPE use
  • Ensure spraying is done according to environmental, health and safety standards by conducting  directly observed spraying (DOS) and data capture per required daily supervision targets
  • While in the field, sensitize communities on IRS procedures, importance of house preparation, benefits and the role of household members before, during and after spraying
  • Assist spray members to collect spray data where necessary
  • Assist IRS teams in the field to resolve all operational issues and help improve spray performance
  • Participate in planning of next-day IRS team movements led by a site manager
  • Participate in all daily and weekly meetings to be led by the site manager
  • Develop plans to monitor teams’ weekly logistics and supplies and report to site managers (i.e., insecticide supply, transportation schedule, etc.)
  • Serve as master trainers for team leader/sprayer cleaners/technicians and spray operator training

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Required Skills or Experience: Site Managers and Field Supervisors

  • Minimum academic qualification of a Diploma in a relevant field
  • Ability to manage groups of people and/or tasks under pressure with little or no supervision
  • Ability to conduct supervision and provide appropriate feedback
  • Good verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to speak and understand a local language of northern Ghana is an advantage
  • Possession of a valid motorcycle driver’s license is an advantage
  • MUST have a valid health insurance policy
  • MUST be able to use a mobile phone to perform basic functions such as sending SMS
  • Ability to troubleshoot and provide support with operating digital devices will be an added advantage.

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How To Apply: Site Managers and Field Supervisors at Abt Associates

Application letter must specify job title and preferred district and operational site (from table above). Otherwise, the candidate will not be considered.

To apply, submit an application letter and CV, address to “Through the Vector Control  Manager” PMI Evolve Project, Ghana- Tamale, using one of the instructions below:

  1. Deliver application and CV by hand to the PMI Evolve Project office located near the former VSO office off the SSNIT Road BB Gas Junction, Tamale.
  2. Submit application and CV to the security guards at the district or sub-district office of the PMI Evolve Project in the aforementioned sites / sub-districts.
  3. Email application and CV to the following address: pmievolve.operations@gmail.com. Please indicate the position and preferred sub-districts in the subject line of the email. Emails without this information will not be considered.
  4. Deliver application and CV by hand to the Ghana Health Service district or sub-district office or the District Assembly as mentioned above.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Please note that, successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 2 months.

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Females are strongly encouraged to apply!!!

Note: the project will not hire people under government pay roll or employed by any other organization

The deadline for submission of applications is 5pm Thursday November 30, 2023. 

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for the Site Managers and Field Supervisors positions

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