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.