Integrated Vector Control (IVC) Coordinator

About the role

The Integrated Vector Control (IVC) Coordinator works under the supervision of the IVC Manager and provides technical, organizational, operational and logistics coordination for malaria vector control and technical assistance activities delivered through the Abt Global Central Mechanism. The role supports planning and implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated nets (ITN) and spatial emanator (SE) deployment, and gives technical assistance to the National Malaria Control Program and subnational health authorities. The project runs for 12 months in Ghana, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the co-design and co-implementation of malaria vector control activities with the national government, local health authorities, community leaders and technical partners, promoting inclusive approaches.
• Support planning and implementation: targets, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, microplanning, readiness assessments and community engagement.
• ITN: coordinate product selection, targeting, household registration, mass campaign planning, continuous distribution, quantification of supplies and personnel, and supervise field activities, inventory and monitoring.
• IRS: determine labour needs, recruit and train seasonal spray personnel, organize training of trainers, coordinate pre-spray preparation and field implementation, and monitor insecticide storage, security, transport, use, waste management and environmental compliance.
• SE and other products: coordinate household registration, installation, training, community sensitization, deployment and monitoring of coverage, safety and product accountability.
• Coordinate warehousing, supply chain, transport and stores, keeping stock records complete and accurate.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Government, Abt Global, national, environmental, occupational safety and product-stewardship requirements.
• Work with MEL staff on activity tracking, data quality, indicator monitoring and reporting aligned with national HMIS/DHIS2 platforms, and prepare technical and operational reports.
• Contribute to the country capacity-strengthening and transition plan, facilitate communication between districts, communities and the project office, and supervise and mentor seasonal personnel and field teams.
• Travel frequently to the field to oversee district and community operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus three years of relevant experience (PhD also acceptable).
• English language proficiency required.
• Preferred: experience supporting malaria vector control, public health campaigns or project operations, including ITN distribution, IRS and SE; experience with government stakeholders and community leaders; experience in quantification, logistics, warehousing and inventory control of public health commodities; knowledge of environmental compliance and occupational safety; experience with HMIS/DHIS2 and USG-funded programmes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Planning and supervising field operations, temporary personnel, trainings, budgets and multiple concurrent activities with limited supervision.

What we offer

• Market-competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Professional development and a supportive work-life balance.