Vector Control Manager - PMI Evolve at Abt
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The Opportunity
As the Vector Control Manager for PMI Evolve Tanzania you will provide technical, organizational, and logistics management for the PMI Evolve Project’s integrated vector control operations, with a primary focus on insecticide-treated net (ITN) operational support and distribution through the 2026 Targeted Mass Replacement Campaign (TMC) and School Net Program (SNP).
Project Description
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project, awarded to Abt Global in December 2022, supports national malaria programs with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and essential entomological monitoring required to make vector control decisions. PMI Evolve Tanzania will assist the NMCP and partners to support the 2026 ITN targeted mass replacement campaign and continuous distribution through the School Net Program (SNP), ANC and EPI in select high-burden regions.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the co-design and co-implementation of PMI-funded malaria vector control activities in country in close coordination with national government, district, regional and community members to ensure that the project’s TMC and SNP strategies are well-integrated, timely, and cost-effective.
- Directly supervise and mentor regional coordinators and ITN distribution staff, working closely with the project’s MEL Manager for strong performance monitoring.
- Manage the overall planning and implementation of all ITNs activities, including:
- Development of plans for TMC and SNP, including quantification of nets, logistics planning, supervision, waste management, and scheduling of campaign and school distributions
- Leading household registration and school enrollment verification exercises household registration and school enrollment verification exercises
- Organizing micro-planning meetings with NMCP, regional and district health management teams, targeted regions, and other local stakeholders
- Quantifying ITNs, personnel, transportation needs, and all other supplies for distributions
- Organizing planning meetings, community mobilization, and technical trainings
- Leading all ITN field activities and updating the PMI Evolve Global Support Team
- Coordinating with project M&E staff to design and manage robust ITN monitoring activities
- Overseeing the management of warehouses, supply chain, and stores for ITNs
- Ensuring adherence to US government best management practices for ITNs
What We Value
- Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree +10 years of relevant experience, or PhD+ 8 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in public health, Business Administration, or other relevant field.