Vector Control Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | March 1, 2025 |
Category |
Agriculture
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of Post
The Vector Control Officer is responsible for ensuring that proper control methods of pest and vectors are used while executing our work.
Keys skills for Vector Control Officer
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook etc.
• Good Supervisory skills.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• A great team player
• Have Initiative and be innovative
• Ability to carry out laborious tasks for long hours
Minimum qualifications
• Diploma in Medical Entomology & parasitology or related field
Responsible To
• Operations Manager
Main Duties
• Supervise all tasks relating to pest control exercises
• Organises weekly meetings with the pesticide applicators
• Analyses and comments on weekly reports from the pest control teams
• Writes monthly reports to the operations manager
• Ensures the efficiency of the chemicals being used, and determines treatment frequencies
• Assesses, designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates the pest control methods
• Ensures the correct use of pesticides, protective equipment and other equipment
• Ensures appropriate storage and maintenance of equipment to be present at all working sites during the pest control exercise
• Monitor pest infestations on clients premises & conduct data analyses
• Ensure fumigation is done exceeding customer requirements and ensure customer is satisfied.
• Inspect, identify and calculate pesticides, equipment and other resources to use on every job
• Supports the sales function with customer inquiries, satisfaction and others
• Ensure proper execution & management as per quality, environment, health & safety management systems