FHI 360 Nepal
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools that expand access and equity so communities can effectively address complex challenges, respond to shocks, and achieve thriving futures.

FHI 360 has been working in Nepal since 1993. Together with the Government of Nepal (GoN), civil society, and the private sector, FHI 360 works collaboratively in the areas of HIV, family planning (FP)/reproductive health (RH), health security, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition, COVID-19 response, procurement, and supply chain management, local capacity strengthening, civil society and media strengthening, governance reform and the environment and climate change.

We request applications from qualified Nepali citizens for the positions mentioned below.

Senior Technical Specialist - AMU/AMC

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level	:	Senior Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Sep. 30, 2020 23:55 (4 years, 7 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 5 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Communication Data Collection Data Analysis Amr/Amu/Amc

Other Specification

Master’s degree in pharmacy and three years of experience in relevant sector or bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and five years of experience in relevant sector preferably in AMR/AMU/AMC or disease surveillance or public health programmes
Demonstrated experience collaborating with local partners and Government of Nepal entities and structures
Understanding of drug distribution information systems
Experience working on AMU survey, drug distribution and AMC surveillance with skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation and study/survey design (preferred)
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali

Job Description

The Senior Technical Specialist - AMU/AMC will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMU/AMC surveillance in humans and animals. S/he will coordinate and collaborate with the Quality Standards and Regulatory Division (QSRD), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Department of Drug Administration (DDA) and Veterinary Standard Drugs Regulatory Laboratory (VSDRL), Department of Livestock Services (DLS) on AMU and AMC surveillance activities. This position is based in Kathmandu with frequent field visits (30 percent or more) to different parts of Nepal.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Specialist - AMU/AMC will provide technical assistance to:

Develop systems for AMR, AMU and AMC surveillance and data sharing
QSRD/MOHP, DDA, VSDRL and DLS to develop protocols, guidelines, implementation plans and reports as well as disseminate findings.
Collect, collate, review, analyse and visualize data related to AMR, AMU and AMC patterns in human and animal populations
Conduct epidemiological investigations (e.g., source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection); this will also include active participation in such investigations and coordination and communication with farms, veterinarians, pharmacists and clinicians at health facilities
Map, investigate and/or assess antibiotic distribution and use in humans and animals (at farms)
Ensure the national AMU/AMC Technical Working group (TWG) functions effectively; and participate in other national-level TWGs, as needed.
Liaise and coordinate activities with FFCGN2 programme staff, especially Senior Technical Specialists for HH and AH
Conduct AMC and AMU surveys in HH and AH, and participate in carrying them out
DDA to enable it to track imports, manufacture and distribution of antimicrobials and development of database for ongoing monitoring
Prepare and submit AMC/AMU-related data and reports in accordance with national, regional and global standards and requirements, including annual report to World Organization for Animal Health
Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders working in AMU/AMC and AMR

The Senior Technical Specialist -AMU/AMC will also contribute to quarterly reports, including identifying good practices, lessons learnt and success stories, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Country Representative.

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