Project Entomologist- Urban Malaria Elimination Project

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.