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Overview of Role

Countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have committed to eliminating malaria. To achieve this, countries need to rapidly detect and effectively treat infections, to identify and aggressively target areas where malaria transmission persists, and to coordinate efforts closely to ensure movements of people and parasites do not jeopardize success. CHAI is supporting malaria programs in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea to strengthen surveillance systems, devise targeted and evidence-based plans, successfully implement these plans, scale-up case management and vector control interventions in high-risk and hard-to-reach populations, and coordinate activities regionally.

The GMS is also heavily affected by dengue, among other NTDs. Dengue cases have risen dramatically in recent decades, yet funding to tackle this disease is very limited. Among innovative prevention interventions, Wolbachia has emerged as a highly promising, cost-effective tool to significantly reduce dengue transmission and burden. Other approaches, such as spatial emanators and vaccines also offer potential impact. CHAI is supporting governments in the GMS with considering options for dengue prevention, integrating Wolbachia and other novel interventions into their strategies and plans, and implementing them cost effectively where appropriate.

CHAI is seeking a highly-motivated individual to oversee CHAI’s Malaria & NTD vector control and prevention work in the region, with approximately 60% of the person’s time being dedicated to malaria and 40% to dengue. The position requires outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, and the successful candidate will be capable of conducting rapid quantitative analysis and communicating such analysis in a clear and concise manner to colleagues and partners. The successful candidate must also exhibit a passion for results and commitment to excellence. The candidate must have excellent communications skills, patience, and cultural sensitivity, as this person will be leading complex projects with senior-level global, regional, and country partners as well as multiple teams at CHAI. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and project management skills, and should be a self-motivated individual able to function efficiently in a semi-independent setting. The right candidate should be able to lead, manage, and motivate others. CHAI places great value on the following qualities in its staff: resourcefulness, responsibility, patience, tenacity, humility, independence, energy, and work ethic.

This position will report to the global malaria vector control team, and will be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

• Serve as a trusted technical adviser to national malaria, dengue, and NTD programs on vector control and entomology.
• Provide technical and operational support for vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spraying, Wolbachia, and spatial emanators. This includes ensuring effective planning, execution, and evaluation of vector control deployment.
• Explore and support the implementation of new tools and interventions for malaria elimination and dengue prevention in the GMS. This includes collaborating with internal teams to integrate Wolbachia into national dengue prevention strategies, ensuring alignment with existing vector control efforts and national health priorities.
• Support national programs in translating research, evidence, and global guidelines into practical operations. This includes updating national strategic plans, policies, and guidelines to align with global recommendations.
• Support national programs in developing regulatory and policy frameworks for the introduction and scale-up of innovative vector control tools, including Wolbachia and other novel technologies.
• Assist government programs in developing operational plans, standard procedures, and training materials to strengthen government capacity in preventing malaria, dengue, and other NTDs.
• Work closely with analytics teams to implement operational research, including survey design, protocol development, data analysis, cost-effectiveness modeling, impact evaluation of vector control strategies, and report writing.
• Support government partners in evidence-based decision-making by analyzing, interpreting, and applying data.
• Disseminate findings through clear and high-quality presentations, reports, and publications.
• Proactively build and maintain strong working relationships with government and non-government stakeholders at local and regional levels.
• Identify funding gaps in vector control and mobilize resources by working with global health partners, donors, and government agencies.
• Coordinate with the Senior Malaria & NTD Regional Manager and country teams on programmatic and budgetary aspects of vector control, contributing to regional malaria strategy.
• Serve as an internal technical resource by mentoring and training others on the team, overseeing technical work, and developing internal guidance and best practices for CHAI teams supporting Wolbachia and other novel vector control tools to ensure consistency and quality of technical support.
• Foster effective communication and coordination within CHAI’s malaria team to maximize impact.
• Support additional strategic and technical initiatives as needed, collaborating with the Regional Director and other CHAI teams.

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, entomology, social sciences, biology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in building and managing partnerships with government and complex organizations, particularly in the GMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced technical knowledge of malaria vector control and entomology.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, including report writing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in unstructured settings and adapt to new challenges.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in remote environments.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in cross-cultural settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate scientific knowledge into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Strong diplomatic skills for engaging with policymakers and partners.
• Willingness to work in high-risk, developing settings for extended periods.
• Ability to travel within the region up to 60%.

Advantages

• A PhD in public health, medical entomology, or other related field.
• Advanced technical knowledge of dengue vector control and entomology.
• Experience working in public health, particularly international health/health policy and management.
• Experience working in the GMS, particularly on health-related issues.
• Experience working remotely with a decentralized team.

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