Project Entomologist – Urban Malaria Elimination

About the role

The Entomologist will lead technical activities for the Urban Malaria Elimination Project, overseeing entomological surveillance, integrated vector management, GIS‑based hotspot mapping and operational research. The role supports the design and implementation of evidence‑based vector control strategies to reduce malaria transmission in Mumbai.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct entomological surveillance in intervention wards and identify mosquito breeding habitats.
• Monitor vector density trends and insecticide resistance where applicable.
• Support GIS‑based mapping of malaria hotspots and breeding sites.
• Develop and monitor evidence‑based vector control plans, including larval source management.
• Train municipal staff, field workers and project teams on surveillance tools and data reporting.
• Supervise vector surveillance teams and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in outbreak investigations, operational research and monthly programme reviews.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Entomology, Medical Entomology, Zoology, Public Health Entomology or a related life‑science discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in vector‑borne disease programmes, preferably malaria.
• Experience with integrated vector management and working with government programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff and to produce clear technical reports.

Required skills

• GIS and spatial analysis.
• Entomological surveillance techniques.
• Vector control planning.
• Insecticide resistance monitoring.
• Data interpretation.