World Vision Malawi
In an effort to continue reducing the burden of Malaria in Malawi, the Government through the Ministry of Health and World Vision Malawi are supporting implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Campaign in Nkhata Bay, Balaka and Mangochi Districts in 2023 through 35 operational sites. The IRS will be carried out with funding from Global Fund. The campaigns will be conducted over the course of 36 working days, beginning on or about Mid October, 2023. The IRS targets to cover 560,163 eligible structures and, protecting an estimated 1,941,264 people.
It is for this reason that World Vision is seeking to fill various Temporary Staff Positions for the IRS implementation in Mangochi, Balaka and Nkhata-bay District. These positions will be based at various operational sites in the District.
TEMPORARY SPRAY SUPERVISORS (116 Positions at various rural locations in Nkhatabay, Balaka & Mangochi Districts) Allowance of MWK15,000/day
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provides hands-on leadership and management of daily spray activities in the allocated spray villages by the Site Manager:
- Responsible for overseeing all daily administrative operations for the operations site, including allocation of team leaders to spray operators:
- Responsible for managing project spray village deliverables including planning and coordination of all IRS activities in collaboration with Site Manager:
- Responsible for safety, care, and proper usage of the spray pumps, insecticides, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) during spray period by spray operators and team leaders;
- Reconcile daily attendance and work schedule sheet completed by spray operators and team leaders before submitting them to Site Manager for verification;
- Provides oversight on personal protective equipment (PPE) and inventory control at the operations site;
- Collaborates with Site Manager in facilitating training programs for IRS spray operators, team leaders, pump technicians, washers and security guards at operations site level.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor/superior
Minimum Qualification required:
- Diploma in Public Health or Environmental Health from accredited institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field; Experience of working with the Ministry of Health, or any Health Institution is an added advantage
Preferred:
- Good communication, interpersonal skills and willingness to leam
- Self-starter
- Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, power point and email
- Strong in report writing
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Candidates with prior IRS training and experience will have an added advantage.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Method Of Application
Clearly indicating the position you’re applying for on the envelope, candidates who meet the above requirements should submit the application letter, copies of certificates, copy of Malawi National Registration Identity Card and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone number), and their referees to the following addresses;
The Chairperson, Appointment and Disciplinary Committee; Nkhatabay, Balaka & Mangochi Districts as follows:
| Disciplinary Committee; Nkhata Bay District Council, P.O. Box 1 Nkhata Bay |
Disciplinary Committee; Balaka District Council, Private Bag 1 Balaka. |
Disciplinary Committee; Mangochi District Council, P.O. Box 138 Mangochi |
Note:
- All applicants will undergo a medical examination test which includes a pregnancy test for female applicants.
- Civil servants and government interns are NOT allowed to apply
- Applicants must apply for one position and in one district only. Applicants who breach this requirement shall have their applications not considered.
Disclaimer
World Vision Malawi does not use agents, nor solicit any form of payments for any application, training, interviewing, testing or any fees in connection with this recruitment. Report any acts of solicitation for payment and/or extortion to World Vision Malawi on the following; Tip offs Toll Free Line 847: inform_worldvision_malawi@wvi.org
Closing date is 05th May, 2023. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.