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Assistant Vector Control OfficerNew!

Category

Environmental Science

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakaseke, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/2/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Nakaseke District Local Government logo
Nakaseke District Local Government
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Description (Public)

The Assistant Vector Control Officer supports the district's vector control programme, supervising spray teams, surveillance and community mobilisation to reduce malaria transmission.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Supervise indoor residual spraying teams and verify operational quality.
  • Conduct vector surveillance and breeding site surveys.
  • Plan and manage larviciding and other vector control interventions.
  • Maintain registers of households, spray operations and insecticide use.
  • Manage insecticide stocks, storage and safety procedures.
  • Mobilise communities and sensitise them on vector control and prevention.
  • Compile weekly and monthly vector control reports.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree or diploma in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related field from a recognised institution.
  • Experience in vector control or environmental health programmes is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of malaria control interventions and safe insecticide handling.
  • Ability to work in field conditions.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Field supervision and coordination.
  • Data capture and reporting.
  • Community mobilisation.
  • Safety awareness in handling chemicals.
  • Teamwork.

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