Vector Control Officer

Responsibilities:

• Establish vector control focal points in all provinces affected by Malaria.
• Establish vector program monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Establish mosquito catching sites in provinces conducting malaria vector control.
• Coordinate and guide activities through standard guidelines and protocols.
• Compile vector control requirements (IRS, LLIN) and activities.
• Coordinate vector control subcommittee meetings.
• Train provincial teams in basic entomology, IRS, LLIN, and resistance monitoring.
• Conduct routine insecticide resistance monitoring and efficacy testing.
• Contribute to national sector planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assist in insecticide tender processes for timely procurement and delivery.
• Coordinate vector control data and disseminate information.
• Organize malaria vector control seminars and conferences.
• Strengthen collaboration with the National Institute of Health Research for operational research.
• Establish linkages with regional vector control entomologists.
• Liaise with WHO/RBM for Southern Africa.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience at provincial or national level, particularly managing malaria vector control.
• Knowledge of malaria entomological surveillance is a must.
• Well versed in pest disease vector control and communicable disease surveillance/epidemiological analysis.

How to Apply:

Submit application, CV & certified copies to:
The Secretary for Health and Child Care, 1st Floor Kaguvi Building, Cnr Simon V Muzenda St/Central Ave, P.O. Box CY1122, Harare.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026