Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 04, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Senior Technical Advisor, GHSA/AMR And Antimicrobial Stewardship

The Senior Technical Advisor, (STA) provides management
support and technical assistance for the design and
implementation of the country interventions related to Global
Health Security Agenda /Antimicrobial Resistance
(GHSA/AMR), working independently or as part of the country
MSH or MTaPS team.
The STA provides support to Country Project Director, advises
the HQ’s Manager and Technical Lead of GHSA/AMR portfolio,
and provides direct technical assistance to Ministry of Health and
other country partners and stakeholders on AMR and
antimicrobial stewardship. As required, the STA also provides
technical assistance to other MTaPS country activities and works
with MTaPS/other MSH technical staff on opportunities, new and
existing tools, and country implementation programs related to
strengthening pharmaceutical management systems as required.

Education
Required:
• Graduate degree in a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience related to GHSA elements such antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), IPC and WASH; Physician, nurse, pharmacist or other public health qualification preferred.
Preferred:
• Physician, nurse, pharmacist or public health qualification preferred.

Experience
Required:
• 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical management (PM) and pharmaceutical systems development and strengthening in a developing country context,
• Experience in the areas of AMR containment- antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and infection prevention and control (IPC),
Preferred:
• Experience in other areas of AMR containment such as WASH is highly desirable.
• Field experience with public health programs in developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank preferred.

Knowledge And Skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Proficiency in English is required, languages of other USAID-supported countries is an asset.
• Strong computer skills; Excel, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

Competencies
• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and in team
• Good judgment for decision making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.

Physical Demands
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 40% of time as required to support the progress of program activities.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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