Abt Associates Recruitment for Site Managers & Field Supervisors

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Abt Associates Recruitment for Site Managers & Field Supervisors.

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Job Description

Company: Abt Associates
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Job Details

For the VectorLink project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to filltemporary positions of Site Managers and Field Supervisors at the following IRS operational sites:

DISTRICT	OPERATIONAL SITES
Bunkpurugu-Napkanduri	Nakpanduri, Binde and Bunkpurugu
East Mamprusi	Gambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nalerigu and Gbintiri
Gushegu	Gushegu, Galwei and Nabuli
Karaga	Karaga, Sandua/Zandua and Pishigu
Kumbungu	Kumbungu and Dalun
Mamprugu-Moagduri	Kubori and Yizesi
Tatale Sanguli	Tatale, Tatindo and Kandin-Sheini
West Mamprusi	Wungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga
Yunyoo- Nasuan	Nasuan and Yunyoo

Prior to recruitment, selected candidates will go through a training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Site managers and field supervisors will be under supervision of District Operations Coordinators.

Position

Duties/ Responsibilities

Site Manager(27 positions)

Coordinate all IRS site activities (morning preparation of IRS teams and end of the day clean-up of equipment and personnel)
Populate Spray Performance Tracker with spray results at the end of each day
Lead coordination and planning of next-day movement for IRS teams and mobilizers through evening meetings with IRS site team
Compile community-level IRS data at the end of each day to guide next-day movement of IRS teams and mobilizers
Responsible for timely dispatch of IRS teams to the communities every morning of the IRS campaign
Responsible for daily preparation of a soak pit for IRS activities
Ensure food for IRS teams is provided on time
Ensure water for washing and cleaning is provided at all times
Ensure all IRS equipment is well-functioning on a daily basis
Ensure environmental compliance and good sanitation at the IRS site at all time
Ensure personal protective equipment of personnel is cleaned and washed daily and organized for next day use.
Supervise daily distribution of insecticides to spray operators
Ensure weekly meetings at site to improve the performance
Serve as master trainers for team leaders and spray operators

Field Supervisor(50 positions)

Supervise IRS teams to ensure spray quality according to best IRS practices
Ensure that all spray operators and team leaders comply with the best IRS practices
Ensure spraying is done according to environmental, health and safety standards
While in the field, sensitize communities on IRS procedures, importance of house preparation, benefits and the role of household members before, during and after spraying
Assist IRS teams in the field if any operational or performance problems arise
Participate in planning of next-day IRS team movements led by a site manager
Develop and monitor teams’ weekly logistics and supplies and report to site managers (i.e. spray pumps, pump parts, flashlight and transportation schedule, etc.)
Serve as master trainers for team leaders and spray operators

Requirements

Minimum academic qualification of a Diploma in any field
Ability to manage groups of people and/or tasks under pressure with little or no supervision
Previous experience in an IRS operations is preferred but not required
Good verbal communication skills in English
Knowledge of a local language of northern Ghana is an advantage
Possession of a valid motorcycle driver’s license is an advantage
MUST have a valid health insurance policy
MUST be able to use a mobile phone to perform basic functions such as sending SMS

How to Apply

Select a preferred district from the list provided above and state it in your application letter. Application letters that do not have a specific district indicated will not be considered. Submit an application letter and CV by ONE of the methods stated below. Do not use both methods to apply:

Email application to the following address: [email protected]. Please indicate the position and preferred district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered.
Deliver application by hand to the Abt/PMI VectorLink Project office located near VSO office off the SSNIT Road Junction Kalpohine Estates, Tamale.

The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2019;

Note: Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Females are particularly encouraged to apply!