Eche Otakpa

I am a passionate Entomologists, with vast experience in vector surveillance. I am equally skilled as a geospatial analyst and Biostatistician.

I combine these skills, to help make meaningful decisions on public health matters.

Field Assistant at USAID/PMI-Vector link evolve Project, Nigeria (2019-01 – Present)

• Collection of adult mosquito samples using different trapping methods
• Sorting and coding of collected mosquito samples
• Collection of larval mosquito samples using dip method
• Entry of mosquito records into database
• Insecticide Resistance Monitoring (IRM) Activities on mosquito vectors

Field Assistant at West Africa Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases (WAC-EID) (2020-01 – Present)

• Collection of adult mosquito samples using different trapping methods
• Sorting and coding of collected mosquito samples
• Design of mosquito record data base
• Entry of mosquito records into database
• Preparation of mosquito samples for molecular analysis

Laboratory Internship at Leomedix Healthcare Services, Abuja, Nigeria (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Collection and processing of medical samples

Laboratory Internship at National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Nigeria (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Processing of animal samples

Teacher at High standard secondary school, Plateau State (2019-01 – 2023-12)

• Teach Biology and Chemistry in senior class

Teaching Assistant at University of Jos, Nigeria (2018-01 – 2018-12)

• Assisted undergraduate students on research project
• Aided in conducting practical classes

MSc in Applied Entomology and Parasitology – University of Jos, Nigeria (2023-01 – 2024-12)

BSc in Bachelor of Science in Zoology – Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Nigeria (Formerly, University of Agriculture Makurdi) (2012-01 – 2016-12)

SSCE – High Standard Secondary School, Plateau State, Nigeria (2005-01 – 2011-12)

First School Leaving Certificate – Baptist Pilot Primary School, Plateau State, Nigeria (1998-01 – 2004-12)