Integrated Vector Control (IVC) Coordinator

Duration: December 15, 2026-September 30, 2027

The Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Integrated Vector Control (IVC) Manager, the Integrated Vector Control (IVC) Coordinator will provide technical, organizational, operational, and logistics coordination for malaria vector control and technical assistance activities implemented through the Abt Global Central Mechanism. The coordinator will support the planning and implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated net (ITN) activities, spatial emanator (SE) deployment, and other malaria vector control interventions, while providing technical assistance to the National Malaria Control Program and subnational health authorities.

The Abt Global Central Mechanism supports malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS service delivery in 14 partner countries, with the goal of improving health outcomes for target populations while strengthening the planning, data management, and implementation capacity of host-country governments and local institutions. The project sustains uninterrupted malaria vector control interventions, including ITN distribution, IRS, and spatial emanators, as well as HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services. Across partner countries, the project identifies opportunities to align and transition vector control data collection to national Health Management Information System (HMIS)/DHIS2 platforms. It also supports entomological and insecticide-resistance surveillance, including monitoring Anopheles stephensi , in priority countries. In collaboration with government counterparts, the project identifies functions for transition and provides support to advance government memorandum of understanding (MOU) objectives. This project runs for 12 months in Ghana country from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

Core Responsibilities

- Coordinate the co-design and co-implementation of malaria vector control activities in the assigned geographic area in close collaboration with the national government, subnational health authorities, community leaders, local institutions, and technical partners.

- Promote targeted and integrated approaches, including attention to hard-to-reach populations.

- Support the planning and implementation of project vector control activities and technical assistance, including:

- Developing activity targets, quantifications, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and operational workplans;

- Conducting geographic reconnaissance, microplanning, and readiness assessments;

- Organizing planning meetings with the National Malaria Control Program, local stakeholders, and target districts;

- Coordinating community engagement and health promotion, and social and activities.

- Supporting the selection and delivery of appropriate vector control interventions based on national priorities, local epidemiology, entomological data, feasibility, and community needs.

- For ITN activities:

- Support evidence-based ITN product selection in coordination with national, technical, and local stakeholders;

- Coordinate targeting, household registration, quantification, microplanning, and the technical approach for mass campaigns;

- Coordinate channels and approaches for continuous distribution, including health facilities, community, and school-based distribution, as applicable;

- Quantify ITNs, personnel, transportation needs, equipment, and other distribution supplies;

- Support the recruitment, training, deployment, and supervision of registrars, distribution teams, data personnel, and community mobilizers; and

- Supervise ITN field activities, inventory movement, reverse logistics, and monitoring in coordination with logistics and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) staff.

- For IRS activities:

- Determine spray operation labor requirements and support the recruitment, training, deployment, and supervision of seasonal spray personnel;

- Quantify insecticides, sprayers, personal protective equipment, and other equipment and supplies;

- Organize microplanning meetings, training of trainers, and cascade training;

- Coordinate pre-spray preparations, field implementation, supervision, and timely operational updates;

- Monitor insecticide storage, security, transport, use, waste management, and environmental compliance; and

- Coordinate with project staff to implement robust IRS monitoring and data-quality activities.

- For SE and other vector control product deployments:

- Determine household registration, distribution, installation, and supervision requirements and support the recruitment and management of temporary personnel;

- Quantify spatial emanators and other products, equipment, transportation, and supplies;

- Organize microplanning, training of trainers, cascade training, community sensitization, and field deployment;

- Coordinate pre-deployment preparations and provide timely updates to the IVC Manager and Global Support Team; and

- Coordinate monitoring of coverage, correct installation and use, safety, community acceptance, and product accountability.

- Coordinate warehousing, supply chain, transport, and stores activities for IVC commodities and equipment, ensuring that stock records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

- Ensure adherence to applicable U.S. Government, Abt Global, national, environmental compliance, occupational safety, and product-stewardship requirements for ITN, IRS, SE, and other vector control activities.

- Coordinate with MEL staff to implement routine activity tracking, field data collection, data-quality assurance, indicator monitoring, and timely reporting, including alignment with national HMIS/DHIS2 platforms where appropriate.

- Prepare weekly, monthly, campaign, and other technical and operational reports as directed by the IVC Manager; document implementation challenges, corrective actions, lessons learned, and results.

- Contribute to the development and delivery of the country capacity-strengthening and transition plan to transfer integrated vector control knowledge, systems, and skills to government and local institutions.

- Facilitate communication among target districts, communities, the country project office, and the Global Support Team, and represent the project at technical meetings, coordination forums, and community-level engagements as assigned.

- Supervise and mentor seasonal personnel, field teams, and other assigned staff; promote teamwork, accountability, safeguarding, and high-quality performance.

- Travel frequently to field to support and oversee district- and community-level operations and activities.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Value:

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or master's degree + 3 years of relevant experience.

- English language proficiency required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, environmental health, entomology, supply chain management, business administration, or another relevant field.

- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience supporting malaria vector control, public health campaigns, or related project operations, with demonstrated experience in ITN distribution, IRS, SE, and/or other vector control interventions.

- Experience working closely with government stakeholders, local community leaders, and partner organizations, with an emphasis on capacity strengthening and skills transfer.

- Experience in quantification, logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and management of public health commodities.

- Knowledge of environmental compliance, occupational safety, and responsible insecticide or vector control product management is highly desirable.

- Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise field operations, temporary personnel, trainings, budgets, and multiple concurrent activities with limited supervision.

- Experience with routine monitoring, data-quality assurance, digital data-collection tools, and HMIS/DHIS2 platforms is highly desirable.

- Prior experience with USG-funded programs and/or other international development programs is desirable.

- Strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, organizational, and report-writing skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- English language proficiency required.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience, or PhD

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Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.