We are currently looking for a project officer based in champasak province.role purposedengue remains a substantial public health issue in lao pdr due to several reasons, including challenges in mosquito control, rapid urbanization leading to increased mosquito breeding sites, effects of climate change resulting in increased mosquito breeding, limited access to healthcare in remote areas, and potential issues with surveillance and reporting.
after a historical peak of dengue cases in *, the country experienced another large outbreak in * and *.
existing methods of disease control, such as spraying of insecticides in outbreak areas or clean-up campaigns, have not eliminated dengue as a constant public health issue in laos.
sci, wmp and the department of communicable disease control of the ministry of health (dcdc, moh) implemented the driving down dengue in laos (dddil) project, with an overall goal of contributing to the reduction of dengue transmission in laos.
the project officer is expected to perform duties in mosquito rearing facility and in the community, including mosquito rearing, release, field mosquito collection and identification, engaging the community, data collection, quality assurance and reporting, and additional duties as required.key areas of accountabilityensure they fully understand the provisions of the child safeguarding policy, the code of conduct and local/country procedures.conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the child safeguarding policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.key responsibilitiesconduct mosquito rearing in the laboratory and support field release operations in accordance with standard procedures.manage mosquito lifecycle processes, including egg storage, environmental monitoring, and preparation of mosquito release containers (mrcs) for field deployment.ensure quality control through batch monitoring and adherence to quality assurance (qa) protocols.handle, identify, and process mosquito specimens (including aedes aegypti) using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring high accuracy and quality standards.collect, record, manage, and perform basic analysis of field and laboratory data, ensuring proper storage and compliance with project protocols.collaborate with meal/data and gis teams to ensure high-quality data capture and reporting.support logistics and operational planning, including equipment maintenance, advance requests, and activity-related documentation.engage and communicate effectively with communities and stakeholders, including local authorities and health partners, representing the organization professionally.support project activities such as gedsi integration, training, and communication initiatives.follow standard operating procedures (sops), quality assurance, and reporting systems across all field and laboratory activities.participate in project activities as required, including regular travel to field sites.undertake additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.be available for flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, and peak periods when leave may be restricted.qualifications and experiencebachelor's degree and/or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant fields (science, entomology, veterinarian or health sciences).
experience and skillsdemonstrated experience in laboratory and field entomology, including mosquito rearing, release, collection, and identification.strong team player with the ability to work independently under routine supervision.excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately and meet deadlines.effective interpersonal and communication skills, able to work within a large, multidisciplinary team.high computer literacy, including google drive suite, with the ability to quickly learn new software platforms.proficiency in using smartphones and stereo microscopes.strong ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.contract lengthfixed term (1 year with the possibility of extension).
equal opportunity statementsave the children is an equal opportunities employer.
qualified females, persons with disability and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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