Wolbachia Project Coordinator
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Health/Medical, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Bureau/Department: National Dengue Control Program
Reports to: Head of National Dengue Control Program, Dr. Leang Rithea
Based Location: Wolbachia Project Field Office in Battambang Province
Contract Period: 1 Year
CNM is seeking a highly motivated and flexible individual to serve as Project Coordinator for the NDCP to successfully implement Wolbachia in Krong Battambang's local Aedes aegypti mosquito population as an initial intervention.
The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the NDCP in the operationalization of the Wolbachia project by establishing and maintaining collaborative efforts with the Provincial Dengue Committee made up of representatives from the PHD, Operational District (OD), local authorities, and selected school principals in Battambang province; coordinating with PHD/OD/health center (HC) staff to conduct community engagement activities according to the community engagement strategy; monitoring the incident management system; facilitating community engagement surveys and Wolbachia deployment, including data collection for introgression analysis; and collaborating closely with CNM's finance team to produce programmatic and financial reports for submission to CHAI in accordance with the funding agreement.
The Project Coordinator will supervise a team of two staff working on a daily basis at the Battambang PHD. The position reports to the Head of NDCP at CNM and will be based at CNM in Phnom Penh, with extensive travel within the country expected.
Competitive candidates will have outstanding problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and coordination and communication skills. The candidate must be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and adaptable, and be able to function independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence.
- Competitive candidates will have outstanding problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and coordination and communication skills. The candidate must be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and adaptable, and be able to function independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence.
- Set-up of Wolbachia Project at Subnational Level, Including Insectary Facilities
- Support the NDCP in recruiting and training staff at the subnational level
- Assist the subnational team in preparing for and installing the insectary rooms
- Establish and maintain direct relationships with PHD/OD/HC staff, local authorities, and selected schools
- Train and supervise the team on a day-to-day basis, develop work plans, and ensure all proposed activities are carried out as planned
- Program Management
- Support the development of information, education, and communication/behavior change communication (IEC/BCC) materials, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and facilitate/organize trainings to build the capacity of provincial, district, and health center staff in community engagement and entomology (mosquito collection, etc.)
- Coordinate with PHD/OD/HC staff to conduct community engagement activities according to the community engagement strategy during pre-release and post-release phases, and facilitate community engagement surveys
- Coordinate and support the field team to plan and conduct Wolbachia mosquito deployment, including problem-solving for potential operational challenges
- Strengthen program management at both NDCP and PHD levels, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting
- Collaborate with the CHAI team to track, evaluate, and monitor the success of Wolbachia implementation in Battambang to inform scale-up
- Develop and present progress reports to CNM leadership as needed
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of NDCP
- Strategic Vision
- Identify strategic areas for expansion and contribute to internal strategic planning at NDCP as needed
- Work closely with all CNM units and the CHAI team to maintain the overall strategic direction of the project
- Promote effective communication within teams at the PHD/OD and NDCP levels to establish effective coordination mechanisms for maximum impact
- Perform other responsibilities as needed
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in public health, a health-related discipline, business administration, or international development
- Professional experience in the private or public sector with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership in management or other relevant fields for 1 to 2 years as a minimum
- Knowledge and experience in health systems
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Excellent communication skills in English and Khmer, including the ability to create compelling, logical presentations using PowerPoint and other tools, and demonstrate a structured and assured oral and written communication style
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Prior experience working with the Cambodian government at the subnational level, particularly with provincial and district health authorities
- Knowledge of dengue and/or other major global infectious diseases
- Proven experience in establishing teams and/or scaling up field operations
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop and apply quantitative models using Excel and other tools to address specific challenges and improve working practices with a focus on outcomes
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute proactively to team goals
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, unstructured environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Wolbachia Field Officer
- Career Category: Health/Medical, Community Development, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Bureau/Department: Dengue Program
Reports to: Wolbachia Project Coordinator
Based Location: Wolbachia Project Field Office in Battambang Province
Contract Period: 1 Year
CNM is seeking a highly motivated and flexible individual to serve as Field Officer for the National Dengue Control Program to successfully implement Wolbachia in Krong Battambang's local Aedes aegypti mosquito population as an initial intervention.
The Field officer will play a critical role in supporting the NDCP in the operationalization of the Wolbachia project by establishing and maintaining collaborative efforts with the Provincial Dengue Committee made up of Provincial Health Department, Operational District, local authorities, and selected school principals in Battambang province; coordinating with PHD/OD/HC staff and local authorities to conduct community engagement activities according to the community engagement strategy during pre-release, release, and post-release phases, monitoring the incident management system and implementing community engagement surveys; organizing local volunteers for conducting Wolbachia mosquito releases and mosquito collections for monitoring introgression.
The Field officer will support the organization, recruitment, and coordination of community volunteers supporting various activities during community engagement, mosquito release, and monitoring phases. The position is based at the Wolbachia Project Field Office in Krong Battambang, with extensive travel within Battambang expected, and reports to the Wolbachia Project Coordinator based at CNM.
- Competitive candidate will have outstanding problem solving, organizational, and communication skills, including abilities stakeholder coordination and critical thinking. The candidate must be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and adaptable, and be able to function independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships, serving as primary point of contact, with the Provincial Dengue Committee, including PHD/OD/HC, local authorities and school principals in Battambang province
- Organize and facilitate routine communication and stakeholder meetings at subnational level to ensure alignment on workplan, timelines, and reporting processes
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, residents, schools, and other key stakeholders in the intervention areas
- Volunteer Management
- Recruit, train, and coordinate community volunteers to support community engagement, Wolbachia mosquito releases and monitoring activities
- Maintain record of volunteers, providing ongoing support, capacity building, and answering questions
- Wolbachia Release Field Operations
- Oversee day to day field operations for Wolbachia mosquito releases and introgression monitoring activities across select deployment communes in Battambang
- Maintain accurate records of all field activities, including release dates, locations, quantities, and monitoring data for introgression analysis
- Support the insectary & lab room operations at the subnational level as needed
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Wolbachia Project Coordinator
- Community Engagement
- Implement community engagement activities according to community engagement strategy during pre-release, release, and post release phases
- Support the development and of IEC/BCC materials, training materials, and SOPs, collecting feedback from provincial dengue committee and local authorities
- Organize training to build the capacity of provincial, district, health center, school educators and village leaders in community engagement activities; providing refresher trainings as needed
- Coordinate with HC staff to conduct community engagement surveys to assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the Wolbachia project during pre-release, release, and post-release
- Work with PDC and Wolbachia project coordinator to monitor and manage the incident management system, ensuring timely response to community concerns and feedback
- Monitoring, Evaluation, & Reporting
- Conduct routine supervision of field activities including community education sessions, Wolbachia release points, and introgression monitoring
- Collaborate with the CHAI team to track, evaluate, monitor the success of Wolbachia implementation at subnational level, providing key insights to improve field operations
- Collect and maintain comprehensive data on field operations, community engagement activities, and monitoring results
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and community feedback throughout project implementation
- Prepare and present progress reports to Wolbachia Project coordinator on progress, challenges, and achievements of field operations in Battambang
- Administrative Support & Capacity Building
- Strengthen program management at subnational level, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting
- Support budget tracking and expenditure documentation for field-level activities
- Coordinate logistics for field activities, including transportation, equipment, materials, and venue arrangements
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in public health, field operations, community engagement, or health program implementation
- Knowledge and experience in community health systems and capacity building
- Excellent communication skills in English and Khmer, and demonstrates a structured and assured oral and written communication style
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Prior experience working with the Cambodian government at the subnational level, particularly with provincial and district health authorities
- Knowledge of dengue and/or other major global infectious diseases
- Proven experience in establishing teams and/or managing field operations
- Advanced communication and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to use Excel and other tools to inform evidence-based decision making
- Problem-solving skills and quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute proactively to team goals
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, unstructured environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
