Assistant Vector Control Officer

Responsibilities:

• Assist the VCO with planning, implementing, supervision, and evaluation of vector control interventions.
• Establish and strengthen vector control contact points in affected provinces.
• Establish vector control program monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Strengthen malaria vector surveillance through preparation of catching sites.
• Nurture environmental compliance on the handling, use, and disposal of insecticides.
• Participate in quantification of vector control commodities and preparatory trainings.
• Assist in tender processes for timely procurement and delivery of insecticides.
• Assist in distribution and prepositioning of vector control commodities to provinces.
• Ensure implementation of guidelines, standards, and protocols.
• Participate in coordination and training of vector control partners.
• Organize and facilitate meetings to review implementation.
• Conduct periodic data quality checks for compliance.
• Coordinate vector control data collection, consolidation, and timely reporting.
• Ensure availability of data and reports submitted to the programme.
• Contribute to organizing conferences and National Vector Control forums.
• Assist in the development of funding proposals for Vector Control activities.
• Provide assistance to provinces as and when necessary.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Environmental Health or social sciences (Degree is an added advantage).
• At least 2 years working in malaria vector control and prevention at provincial/district level.

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