Abt Associates Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Ghana
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Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink 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 2020 IRS campaign.
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:
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DISTRICT
OPERATIONAL SITES
Bunkpurugu-Napkanduri
Nakpanduri, Binde and Bunkpurugu
East Mamprusi
Gambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nalerigu and Gbintiri
Gushegu
Gushegu, Galwei and Nabuli
Karaga
Karaga, Sandua/Zandua and Pishigu
Kumbungu
Kumbungu and Dalun
Mamprugu-Moagduri
Kubori and Yizesi
Tatale Sanguli
Tatale, Tatindo and Kandin-Sheini
West Mamprusi
Wungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga
Yunyoo- Nasuan
Nasuan and Yunyoo
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.
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Position
Duties/ Responsibilities
Site Manager
(27 positions)
- Coordinate all IRS site activities (morning preparation of IRS teams and end of the day clean-up of equipment and personnel)
- Populate Spray Performance Tracker with spray results at the end of each day
- 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.
- Supervise daily distribution of insecticides to spray operators
- Ensure weekly meetings at site to improve the performance
- Serve as master trainers for team leaders and spray operators
Field Supervisor
(50 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 and spray operators
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
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink 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 2020 IRS campaign.
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:
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DISTRICT |
OPERATIONAL SITES |
|
Bunkpurugu-Napkanduri |
Nakpanduri, Binde and Bunkpurugu |
|
East Mamprusi |
Gambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nalerigu and Gbintiri |
|
Gushegu |
Gushegu, Galwei and Nabuli |
|
Karaga |
Karaga, Sandua/Zandua and Pishigu |
|
Kumbungu |
Kumbungu and Dalun |
|
Mamprugu-Moagduri |
Kubori and Yizesi |
|
Tatale Sanguli |
Tatale, Tatindo and Kandin-Sheini |
|
West Mamprusi |
Wungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga |
|
Yunyoo- Nasuan |
Nasuan and Yunyoo |
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.
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Position |
Duties/ Responsibilities |
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Site Manager (27 positions)
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Field Supervisor (50 positions)
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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
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