The World Mosquito Program (operating as WMP Limited in Australia) is a not-for-profit,wholly-owned subsidiary of Monash University that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya. The World Mosquito Program uses naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia to reduce the ability of mosquitoes to transmit viruses that cause life-threatening disease. A growing body of evidence to support the efficacy of the method includes a randomized controlled trial in Indonesia that showed a 77% reduction in dengue incidence in areas treated with Wolbachia. Ongoing projects in Asia, the Pacific and the Americas continue to accumulate similar promising results.
Following years of laboratory research, independent risk analysis and successful field trials, WMP has undertaken deployments in 11 countries around the world and has widespread support from communities, governments and public health regulators. We are now undergoing rapid organisational change to position WMP to play a key role in scaling global access to Wolbachia and helping to protect the 4 billion people worldwide who live at risk of dengue. Multiple risk analyses conducted on the Wolbachia method have concluded that it is safe for people, animals and the environment. Releases of Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes receive regulatory approval from relevant government bodies in every country where they take place. We only release mosquitoes with community endorsement. WMP is funded by governments and philanthropies around the world. More information about the WMP can be obtained from www.worldmosquitoprogram.org.
In Indonesia, WMP works in Yogyakarta (Districts of Sleman and Bantul, and Yogya City) and Bali (Districts of Denpasar and Buleleng).
In conducting their work in Bali, WMP is assisted by Alliance for Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Threats in Asia Foundation (ALERTAsia), a local foundation assisting in research grant management and capacity building for local researchers. Through ALERTAsia we are seeking Field Assistant.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to perform duties in the community including mosquito collection and release, engaging the community, data collection, quality assurance and reporting and additional duties as required.
Key responsibilities
1. Undertake routine field releases of mosquito eggs in the community.
2. Undertake routine collection and maintenance of mosquito traps in the community.
3. Assist with routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
4. Identification of mosquitoes collected in the field using microscopes.
5. Collect, record and collate data from field trials and perform basic analyses.
6. Follow standard operating procedures, quality assurance and reporting systems for field and laboratory processes.
7. Promote positive interactions by responding to enquiries from the community and external organisations where required, and represent and advocate for the World Mosquito Program.
8. Maintain open and effective channels of communication with staff, clients and other stakeholders.
9. Other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Key selection criteria
Knowledge and skills
1. Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as independently under routine supervision.
2. Good organisational and time management skills, including the ability to perform high volume tasks to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and consistency.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Excellent computer literacy (including google drive suite) and ability to quickly adapt to and learn software platforms.
5. Proficiency in using smartphones and tablets.
Key Competencies
Senior Secondary Education (High School Graduates), fresh graduates are welcomed.
Duty Station:
Denpasar and Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a two month's contract with possible extension, and remuneration package that includes compensation money, BPJS Kesehatan, and not to mention fully paid income tax and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JAMSOSTEK).
How to Apply
(Please make sure you submit complete requirements to the application)
Application requirements (Cover Letter, CV) should be sent via email to: hro@alertasia.org , with subject line: FA-WMP
Please submit your application no later than Sunday, 4 September 2022.
Thank you.
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