Technician-Entomological

D. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Field Entomological Surveillance

• Conduct assigned vector-surveillance and habitat-assessment activities under the Entomologist's supervision.

• Accurately record collection details and maintain specimen identification and chain-of-custody records.

• Preserve and transport specimens safely and report field access, safety, or quality problems promptly.

B. Laboratory and Specimen Management

• Receive, log, prepare, preserve, and store specimens and reconcile laboratory and field records.

• Assist with vector identification, counting, and approved resistance or intervention-effectiveness testing.

• Follow laboratory quality, biosafety, chemical-handling, and waste-management procedures and document non-conformities.

C. Vector-Control Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Support monitoring of mosquito nets, indoor spraying, and other approved vector-control interventions.

• Verify coverage, use, condition, application quality, and relevant entomological observations.

• Prepare monitoring equipment and submit complete records and findings to the Entomologist.

D. Data Recording and Quality Management

• Enter field and laboratory data using approved registers, databases, and coding standards.

• Conduct routine quality checks and refer unresolved discrepancies to the Entomologist.

• Maintain secure records and support summaries, dashboards, data-quality assessments, and corrective actions.

E. Equipment, Supplies and Field Logistics

• Maintain inventories and service records for field, laboratory, protective, and data-collection equipment and supplies.

• Conduct routine equipment checks, cleaning, authorized maintenance, and safe storage.

• Monitor stock and expiry levels and support field transport, site coordination, and specimen movement.

F. Outbreak, Research and Programme Support

• Support rapid entomological assessments during malaria alerts, outbreaks, and priority investigations.

• Assist approved research, surveys, and evaluations through fieldwork, specimen processing, and data management.

• Participate in training and supervision and help improve operational procedures, forms, and job aids.

G. Safety, Compliance and Reporting

• Follow approved technical, ethical, biosafety, occupational-health, and environmental requirements.

• Promptly report accidents, exposures, equipment failures, specimen loss, and data-quality concerns.

• Support audits and supervision and prepare accurate activity, laboratory, and inventory reports.

H. Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant responsibilities assigned by the Entomologist, commensurate with the skills and experience required for the position.

E. Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Zoology, Parasitology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or another relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

• Technical training in medical entomology, malaria vector surveillance, laboratory methods, integrated vector management, GIS/data collection, or biosafety is desirable.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in entomological fieldwork, laboratory support, vector-borne disease surveillance, or public-health programme implementation.

• At least 1 year of experience supporting malaria or another vector-borne disease programme is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs, collect and handle specimens, maintain accurate records, use common digital tools, and work safely in field and laboratory settings.

• Experience with Government, Global Fund, WHO, or other donor-supported programmes and willingness and physical ability to undertake frequent field travel are desirable.

F. Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Basic medical entomology and malaria vector biology.

• Standardized field collection.

• Specimen labelling, preservation, and traceability.

• Basic vector identification.

• Assistance with resistance and vector-control monitoring.

• Laboratory quality and biosafety.

• Equipment and inventory management.

• Accurate data entry and validation; use of GPS, mobile data tools, and standard office software.

• Concise technical reporting in English and Bangla.

Behavioral Competencies

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability.

• Safety awareness and results orientation.

• Willingness to learn and respect for supervision and SOPs.

• Clear communication and teamwork.

• Community sensitivity and problem solving.

• Integrity, accountability, and confidentiality; readiness for field deployment.

G. Expected Deliverables

• Completed field surveillance activities, forms, site records, and specimens in accordance with the approved schedule and SOPs.

• Accurately labelled, preserved, logged, processed, and stored specimens with complete traceability documentation.

• Verified field and laboratory datasets submitted within agreed timelines, with discrepancies and corrective actions documented.

• Insecticide-resistance and vector-control monitoring support records and quality-assurance checklists.

• Updated equipment, calibration, maintenance, consumable, reagent, and sample-inventory records.

• Field, laboratory, supervision, incident, and corrective-action reports, as assigned.

• Timely technical inputs to operational research, training, programme reviews, and grant reporting.

H. Remuneration and Benefits

• Monthly remuneration will be determined in accordance with the PMU HR guideline

• Group health insurance will be provided as per the PMU HR guideline

• Monthly mobile and internet bills will be provided as per the PMU HR guideline

All these positions are open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies. Female candidates are highly encourged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Last Date of Application: 20 November 2026 (23:59 PM)