Deadline: 20 November, 2020

Location: Nigeria

Development Alternative Incorporated (DAI) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior AMR Expert Advisor.

DAI is an international development company that works on the front lines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to conduct and participate in national AMR Technical Working Group (TWG) on surveillance meetings, and provide reports on recommendations from the meeting to the team lead
• Support the national AMR coordination committee (AMRCC) and quarterly AMRCC meetings
• Support the AMRCC and deputy team lead in providing technical assistance in the conduct of AMR community of practice as an integral component of national platform for data sharing and dissemination
• Contribute and support the preparation and submission of laboratory site specific data and report as an integral part of the Fleming Fund quarterly grantee reporting requirements to the team lead
• Provide technical assistance towards review of the national action plans and document the efforts to the Fleming Fund project attributing to the achievement of national plans
• Review all technical deliverables to ensure quality and conformity with international standards as applicable
• Provide oversight on AMR stewardship activities conducted at the reference and surveillance sites
• Contribute to developing models/options for AMR/AMU surveillance systems across the human, animal and environment sectors
• Serve as the project’s key technical backstop for specific project activities as assigned, including technical responsibilities related to activity implementation, product delivery and reporting
• Contribute significantly to project work planning and reviews

Requirements

• The suitable candidate will be an expert microbiologist with ten years, minimum, of experience in one or a combination of supporting laboratory systems in a senior leadership position; laboratory systems strengthening, quality management systems (QMS) and external quality assurance within low and middle-income countries; working with government, particularly Ministry of Health/Agriculture/Environment and international non-governmental organisations; or bilateral and multilateral agencies or UN agencies is a clear advantage
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with government, and national and international non-government stakeholders, and UN agencies
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitudes
• Fluency in English with strong report writing skills
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding surveillance in Nigeria
• AMR/AMU and disease surveillance and other relevant health programmes (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector/ environment/agriculture is a plus

To apply and for more information, click here.

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