Abt Global Central Mechanism

Operations Site Coordinators 

Ref: OSC/001/2026

65 Positions – Busia (35) and Siaya (30)

With funding from the Unites States (US) Department of State, the Abt Global Central Mechanism supports malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS service delivery in 14 partner countries, with the goal of improving health outcomes for target populations while strengthening the planning, data management, and implementation capacity of host-country governments and local institutions.

The project sustains uninterrupted malaria vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution, indoor residual spraying (IRS), and spatial emanators (SEs), as well as HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services. Across partner countries, the project identifies opportunities to align and transition vector control data collection to national Health Management Information System (HMIS)/DHIS2 platforms.

It also strengthens HIV laboratory referral and quality management systems and supports entomological and insecticide-resistance surveillance, including monitoring for Anopheles stephensi, in priority countries. In collaboration with government counterparts, the project identifies functions for transition and provides support to advance government memorandum of understanding (MOU) objectives

In close collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), and the county governments of Busia and Siaya, Abt Global Central Mechanism seeks to recruit professionals in different fields to support in implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in all the eight  sub-counties in Busia County namely; Bunyala, Butula, Matayos, Nambale, Samia, Teso North, Teso Central and Teso South; and all six sub-counties in Siaya county namely; Alego Usonga, Bondo, Gem,  Rarieda, Ugenya and Ugunja.

Supervisor: IRS Coordinator

Location: Siaya and Busia Counties

No. Required: 65 (30 in Siaya and 35 in Busia)

Overall Purpose: Under the supervision of Abt Global Central Mechanism Kenya IRS Coordinator, ensures efficient coordination of IRS activities in the operations sites. They are responsible for ensuring that IRS operational plan and spray calendars are implemented in their specific operations sites.

 Siaya County operations sites – Operations sites will be located in one of the wards below.

Sub County Operations Site Alego Usonga Central Ward North Alego Siaya Township

  South East Alego

  Usonga West Alego Bondo Central Sakwa

  West Sakwa West Yimbo

  South Sakwa

  Yimbo East

   North Sakwa Gem Central Gem

  East Gem

  North Gem South Gem West Gem

  Yala Township Rarieda East Asembo

  North Uyoma

  South Uyoma West Asembo West Uyoma Ugenya East Ugenya North Ugenya West Ugenya Ukwala

  Ugunja Sidindi Sigomre Ugunja

 

Busia County Operations Sites

Sub County  

Operation Sites

  Bunyala Sub County Port Victoria SCH Mukhobola SCH Sisenye Dispensary Khajula Dispensary Butula Sub County Bumala A Health Centre Malambisia Chief's Camp Ikonzo Model HC Bukhalalire Dispensary Musibiriri Dispensary Masendebale Dispensary Matayos Sub County Mayenje Dispensary Esikulu Dispensary Burumba AP Chief's Camp Busibwabo Chief's Camp Matayos SCH Nambale Sub County DCC's Office Malanga Dispensary Madende HC Musokoto Dispensary Samia Sub County Odiado VRC Agenga Health Center Hakati Dispensary Nambuku Model Health Center Teso North Sub County Kocholia SCH Changara ACC's Office Angurai SCH Aboloi Dispensary Malaba Dispensary Kamuriai Chief's Camp Teso South Sub County Amaase Dispensary Chakol Division ACC's Office Apegei Dispensary Teso Central Sub County Kotur Technical Vocational Centre Kaliwa Chief” Camp Aremit Chief Camp

  Programme support:

• Work closely with IRS supervisor to provide overall oversight, leadership, and management of IRS activities at the operations site.
• Responsible for overseeing all administrative tasks at the operations site.
• Supervise at least 3 spray teams throughout the spray campaign for quality spray and accuracy in data collection.
• Sample GPS coordinates collected by the spray operators and confirmed accuracy by tracing the structures.
• Work closely with the site supervisors to ensure proper coordination of mobilization and spray operations activities in the site as per site spray calendars.
• Work closely with the team leader to ensure mass mobilization is conducted as required, and the communities are ready for spray and those missed are revisited for mop up.
• Update the mobilization tracker to show areas already mobilized and ready for spraying.
• Update the spray calendar with the correct distance to the target villages from the operations sites.
• Update village maps to show areas already sprayed.
• Provide oversight on property management and inventory control activities at the operations site, including the Mobile soak pits sites and ensure timely replenishment in the event of IRS commodities shortage.
• Work closely with IRS Coordinators and Environmental Compliance Specialist or ECA in strengthening environmental compliance procedures and monitoring of IRS activities including insecticide mixing.
• Support team leaders in syncing of data to database and ensure the team leader’s spray data summary is recorded in the spray performance tracker at the operations site daily.
• EEnsure logistics vehicle log sheets are filled accurately by drivers and are duly signed when deliveries are done.
• Oversee the collection of used insecticide bottles / sachets and ensure sorting, transportation,and storage of same in county central stores.
• Ensure all site-based personnel timesheets are signed electronically and uploaded daily. Attends all morning mobilization and end-of-day debrief meetings and document issues discussed for follow up.

Required qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field preferred e.g. Environmental Health/Public Health, Social Sciences, community development.
• Training in data collection applications, logistics, procurement, supplies and management is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience plus 6 months’ supervisory experience in coordinating IRS or other community-based activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Additional professional training in logistics management, M&E, public Health, data collection applications including DHIS-2 or any other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred.
• Ability to use mobile based data collection applications and troubleshoot common problems.
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.
• Good communication skills including spoken and written English and Kiswahili is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness and flexibility to work long hours.

Desirable:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to reside within the site of jurisdiction.
• Ability and willingness to use locally available means of transport e.g. motorbikes.
• Willingness to work for 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting.

NB: This position involves a worker coming into close contact with insecticides on a daily basis and will therefore require a medical examination including general body examination and pregnancy tests. Those with certain medical conditions like chest problems, asthmatic etc. or expectant mothers are advised to apply for alternative roles that align with their skills and academic qualifications.

NB: These positions will be on a short-term contract, not exceeding   two (2) months, and/or on a need basis.

To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.jobsinkenya.co.ke for details of the job descriptions on the job listings noted above and apply here.  Kindly follow instructions therein on how and where to submit your CV and cover letter by COB Monday, October 19, 2026. Please note that if you do not hear from us within four months following the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we encourage you to regularly visit our website for updates on upcoming opportunities that may align with your skills and aspirations.

 Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Global is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s values, mission, and strategies. Abt Global provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

NB: Abt Global Central Mechanism shall not accept any form of payment at any stage of employment.