WHO Call for experts for the Vector Control Advisory Group (VCAG)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members of its Vector Control Advisory Group (VCAG).
VCAG is jointly managed by the Global Malaria Programme, the Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, and the WHO Pre-qualification Team for Vector Control Products.
- To support WHO in providing guidance to applicants, via the WHO VCAG secretariat, on study designs for the generation of epidemiological data, intended to allow assessment of the public health value of new vector control interventions.
- To support WHO in the evaluation the public health value of new vector control intervention classes, based on epidemiological studies submitted to WHO.
- To advise WHO (i.e.: the relevant technical departments) on whether public health value has been demonstrated for a new vector control intervention.
See the full Terms of Reference for the Advisory group.
Who can express interest?
VCAG is a multidisciplinary team, with members having a broad range of technical knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the evaluation of novel vector control interventions.
WHO welcomes expressions of interest from relevant technical experts (e.g. scientists, programme managers, regulators) involved in vector control and vector borne disease management, with expertise in the following areas:
- Epidemiology
- Study design and statistics
- Vector biology and medical entomology
- Vector ecology and population biology
- Molecular biology/genetics and genetic modification of vectors
- Pesticide products and insecticide resistance
- Product development and regulation
- Evaluation of public health products
Individuals with expertise in epidemiology, study design and statistics and molecular biology/genetically modified mosquitoes are particularly encouraged to submit an application.
VCAG has ongoing member rotation, with members nominated following an open call. It is anticipated that between 2 to 5 new members will be selected annually to become members of the group, allowing a phased transition of the group membership.
Read here for more information.
Application deadline, 15th of April 2025, 23:59pm CEST (UTC+2)
