Abt Associates Inc. (Abt), a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve Project. The project is supporting the implementation of malaria control strategies such as insecticide-treated mosquito net (ITN) distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern sector since 2011 and is preparing for the 2024 IRS campaign under the PMI Evolve Project, Ghana.
Abt Associates is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the temporary position of Spray Operations Data Coordinator for the 2024 IRS campaign. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 4 months.
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Responsibilities of Spray Operations Data Coordinator
Pre-spray Campaign
- Lead training sessions for temporary workers on mobile technology (mHealth) tools.
- Test mobile phone applications: purchase and activate SIM cards.
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- Test existing phones and batteries and create a phone inventory.
- Update the project mHealth tool handbook in order to prepare the phones for activation and the software platform to manage the data collected through phones-based tools
- Assist with preparing tablets and charges for mobile data collection exercise.
During the campaign
- Send out job aid messages per established schedule
- Troubleshoot any technical issues with the phones, tablets or any other related equipment to ensure smooth daily operation of the gadgets
- Manage inventory of all phones used during spray operations
- Aggregate mHealth data for the final report.
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Required Skills or Experience
- Minimum of Higher National Diploma in information communication and technology (ICT) or other related field.
- Experience in data management with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate large-scale data collection.
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation of results will be an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Good understanding and experience (preferred) of software platforms for mass SMS
- Strong computer skills with good understanding on the use of MS Excel, Access and DHIS2 operations; for more information visit: (https://academy.dhis2.org/ )
- Knowledge and experience in DHIS2 mobile and Tracker app
- Proficiency in English and one or more northern Ghanaian languages will be an advantage.
- Willingness to travel to the IRS implementing districts.
- Previous work experience in IRS will be an added advantage.
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How To Apply: Spray Operations Data Coordinator at Abt Associates
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:
- Email the application to the following address: pmievolve.dataentry@gmail.com please indicate the position and job title in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered.
- Deliver the application by hand to the Abt/PMI Evolve Project office located near the former VSO office off the SSNIT Road BB Gas Junction, Tamale.
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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.
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