Project Entomologist-Urban Malaria Elimination Project
PATH
Project Entomologist-Urban Malaria Elimination Project
PATH
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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
Job Purpose
The Entomologist will provide technical leadership for entomological surveillance, integrated vector management (IVM), GIS-based hotspot mapping, vector control planning, monitoring of mosquito breeding, and operational research to support malaria elimination activities.
Duty Station: Mumbai
Key Responsibilities
Conduct entomological surveillance in intervention wards.
Identify mosquito breeding habitats and vector density trends.
Support GIS-based mapping of malaria hotspots and vector breeding sites.
Develop evidence-based vector control strategies.
Monitor effectiveness of larval source management and vector control interventions.
Conduct insecticide resistance monitoring where applicable.
Support outbreak investigations and entomological assessments.
Train municipal staff and field workers on vector surveillance and control.
Supervise vector surveillance teams.
Prepare entomological reports and recommendations.
Participate in monthly review meetings and programme planning.
Support operational research and documentation of best practices.
Capacity Building
Train project staff, municipal teams, and healthcare workers on monitoring tools, data quality, digital reporting systems, and use of programme data.
Build institutional capacity within BMC for routine monitoring, performance review, and evidence-based planning.
Mentor ward coordinators and technical staff on data management and reporting.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Entomology, Medical Entomology, Zoology, Life Sciences, Public Health Entomology, or related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in vector-borne disease programmes.
Experience in malaria vector surveillance and integrated vector management.
Experience using GIS tools is desirable.
Experience working with government programmes is preferred.
Competencies
Medical entomology
Vector surveillance
GIS and spatial analysis
Data interpretation
Training and mentoring
Report writing
Teamwork
Key Performance Indicators
Timely completion of entomological surveillance.
GIS-based hotspot maps produced regularly.
Vector control plans developed using surveillance evidence.
Timely reporting of vector surveillance findings.
Capacity-building sessions conducted.
Reduction in vector breeding indices in intervention areas.
PATH is a global nonprofit focused on health equity. It builds and scales solutions to major health challenges by forming multisector partnerships that draw on expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and other fields. Rather than offering a single product, PATH designs, tests, and expands programs, tools, and policies that can be adopted by partners and governments to improve health outcomes. What sets PATH apart is its nearly 50 years of field experience across diverse disciplines and its emphasis on collaboration to move proven ideas into real-world impact at scale. The organization’s goal is to achieve lasting health equity by ensuring access to effective health innovations, services, and practices for people worldwide.
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