About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solution. Our Stuff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all us states and territories. we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist - Human Health.

Project Description:

FHI 360 seeks Senior Technical Specialist - Human Health for an anticipated The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Tanzania - tracking antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania. The country grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Tanzania. This grant to support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, AMR/AMU oversight and improvement activities, local and national technical working groups and national and regional reference laboratories for human and animal health, participating AMR/AMU surveillance sites, and other government in national and international government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.

Job Summary/ responsibilities

This position will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and system for AMR/AMU surveillance in humans. This position is based in Dar-es-salaam with frequent field visits(around 50 percent) in different parts of Tanzania. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data related to AMR and AMU patterns in human populations.
• Provide technical assistance/ participate in epidemiological investigations(e.g source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection)
• Provide technical assistance/ participating mapping investigating/ assessing antibiotic distribution and use in human populations
• Provide technical assistance for assessment and improvement of the human health reference laboratory, clinical laboratories/ human AMR/AMU   surveillance sites
• Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport.
• Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite coaching and mentoring to the national reference laboratory and human AMR/AMU surveillance sites, as well as renovation work of selected surveillance sites.
• Support senior technical advisor to provide technical assistance to establish and make functional human AMR/AMU TWG, provide support to conduct and participate in animal AMR/AMU TWG meeting.
• Share the findings including AMR/AMU trends to human AMR/AMU TWG quarterly and annually.
• Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU related data in support us per national, regional and global standards and requirements.
   

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or other relevant subjects and 8 years of experience in human health, a clinical (preferably including microbiology, AMR/AMU disease surveillance) laboratory, or a related area. Master’s degree with five years of similar experiences considered equivalent. Medical technologist with relevant work experience is preferred. This combination of education and work experience would provide the following relevant specialized knowledge and skills in areas associated with human health:

• Human nutrition, care, treatment, and health.
• Microbiology and related laboratory techniques
• Biosafety and biosecurity and how to apply principles
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with stakeholders
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitude
• Fluency in English
• AMR/AMU and disease surveillance and other relevant health programs( strongly preferred)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences in understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. it neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned carry out these duties.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply through email to APROProposal@fhi360.org send a resume(max of 3 pages)