Deliverables
Scope of work
Facilitate the implementation of the Fleming Fund AMR project at the national, subnational, and health facilities level
Coordinate and facilitate the Fleming Fund monthly grantee meeting and any other Adhoc meetings
Participate in the preparation of Fleming Fund monthly and quarterly AMR activity and donor reports for submission to Mott Macdonald and other agencies
Provide technical and operational support to the national AMR programme in the implementation of proven public health intervention to reduce the AMR burden and ensure rational prescribing of antimicrobial agents at healthcare facilities
Facilitate the adoption/adaption of global AMS and AMR policies, strategies, and guidelines to fit local context
Support AMU/C/R surveillance activities that are implemented at health facilities
Facilitate AMS and AMR training for healthcare professionals at the Fleming Fund-supported healthcare facilities
Ensure the functionality of the AMS and AMR coordination platforms including technical working groups
Facilitate the commemoration of the annual World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) and other awareness-raising activities to increase the knowledge of AMR and AMS among everyone across the life course
Facilitate mentorship and coaching for health care professionals to ensure rational use of antimicrobial agents at Fleming Fund-supported sites
Support and participate in the conduct of operational research including annual Point Prevalence Surveys, clinical audits, and other quality improvement initiatives at Fleming Fund-supported sites
Carry out any other duty assigned by the supervisor
Deliverables
- Effective implementation of the Fleming Fund project at national, sub-national and health facility levels
- Established antimicrobial stewardship programmes at Fleming Fund-supported healthcare facilities
- Adopt. Adapt relevant AMU/C/R strategy, guidelines, and standard operating procedures
- Updated national action plan to combat AMR in Sierra Leone
- Conduct regular training, mentorship, and coaching for healthcare workers on AMR, AMS, and other initiatives
- Coordinate monthly grantee meetings and any other Adhoc meeting
- Established coordination platforms to ensure effective implementation of AMS and AMR reduction initiatives
- Prepare and submit high-quality active technical reports including the monthly and quarterly MottMacdonalds reports
- Conducts operational research especially annual point prevalence surveys on antibiotic use
- Commemoration World AMR Awareness Week (WAA) and other relevant campaigns
- Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential
First degree in medicine, pharmacy, or public health from a recognized University
Desirable
Advanced university degree (Masters level) in medicine, pharmacy, public health, microbiology or MR from a recognized University.
An advance degree (MSc) in microbiology is desirable
Experience
Essential:
•At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in public health activities implementation
Demonstrated experience in health programming, health services delivery, and monitoring and evaluation in low-resource settings
Sound knowledge in
Expertise in antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance reduction, infection prevention and control, micro and quality improvement initiatives
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Excellent report-writing skills
Able to work effectively in diverse environments and teams.
Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:
Have a perfect mastery of the computer tool (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database).
Have a mastery of at least one software for the analysis of statistical data (SPSS, STATA, SAS, or others).
Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):
Essential: Mastery of the English language and good report writing skills
