Vacancy Announcement for Entomologist

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Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children adheres Safeguarding Policy, including its Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-harassment Policy, with high importance and commits rigorous procedure to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children. All candidates will be, therefore, subject to strict background checks. 

Save the Children invites applications from the interested and eligible candidates (Nepali Citizens only) who are reliable, accountable, have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity and who value diversity for the following position(s). 

Position	Description	Eligibility
Entomologist Required No.(s): 1 Term & Location: Fixed term; based in Janakpur, Eastern Field Office (EFO)	Responsible to conduct entomological surveillance including foci investigation and to support in malaria case-based investigation and take lead to reduce malaria transmission and eliminate the foci in assigned province; will additionally support to enhance the technical capacity of local health worker and enabling system of province and palika towards malaria elimination.	Master’s degree in Public Health/ Zoology or environment science with a minimum of 3 years (2 years for GSI group*) of Professional experience in health-related field preferably in the areas of entomology, vector borne disease epidemiology.

*GSI group includes Female, Dalit, Madhesi, People with Disabilities and other indigenous/minorities.

Applying Procedure

For detail job description(s) of the position(s), log on to https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
To apply, select the position and click the “Apply” button.
The application deadline is, 23:00 hrs, Saturday, 29 January 2022.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification.
No telephone inquiries will be entertained. Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Qualified candidates from minorities, indigenous groups, women, and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

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