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Site Managers (26 positions) and Field Supervisors

JOB SUMMARY

Company Abt Associate...
Industry NGO/IGO/INGO
Category Science
Location Bunkpurugu-Na...
Job Status Temporary
Salary GHS
Education Diploma
Experience N/A
Job Expires Nov 02, 2021
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

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

DISTRICT

OPERATIONAL SITES

Bunkpurugu-Napkanduri

Nakpanduri, Binde and Bunkpurugu

East Mamprusi

Gambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nagboo and Gbintiri

Gushegu

Gushegu, Galwei, Kpatinga and Nabuli

Karaga

Karaga, Sandua/Zandua and Pishigu

Kumbungu

Kumbungu and Dalun

Mamprugu Moaduri

Kubori and Yizesi

Tatale-Sanguli

Tatale and Kandin-Sheini

West Mamprusi

Wungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga

Yunyoo-Nasuan

Nasuan and Yunyoo

Please note, the project will not hire individuals under government payroll or employed by any other organization.

Prior to recruitment, selected candidates will go through a training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Site managers and field supervisors will be under supervision of District Operations Coordinators.

Position

Duties/ Responsibilities

Site Manager

(26 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
  • Populate Spray Performance Tracker with results at the end of each day
  • Organize and lead coordination and planning of next-day movement for IRS teams and mobilizers through evening meetings with IRS site team
  • Compile community-level IRS data at the end of each day to guide next-day movement of IRS teams and mobilizers
  • 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 daily distribution of insecticides to spray operators  
  • Ensure weekly meetings at site to improve the performance
  • Serve as master trainers for team leaders, sprayer cleaners/technicians and spray operators

Field Supervisor

(70 positions)

 

  • Supervise IRS teams to ensure spray quality according to best IRS practices 
  • Ensure that all spray operators and team leaders comply with the best IRS practices
  • Ensure spraying is done according to environmental, health and safety standards
  • 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 IRS teams in the field if any operational or performance problems arise
  • Participate in planning of next-day IRS team movements led by a site manager
  • Develop and monitor teams’ weekly logistics and supplies and report to site managers (i.e. spray pumps, pump parts, flashlight and transportation schedule etc.)
  • Serve as master trainers for team leaders, sprayer cleaners/technicians and spray operators training

Required Skills or Experience

  • Minimum academic qualification of a Diploma in any field
  •  Ability  to manage groups of people and/or tasks  under pressure with little or no supervision
  • Previous experience in an IRS operations is preferred but not required
  • Good verbal communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of 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 advantage.

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