(Senior) AMR Data and Surveillance Specialist (FHI 360)

Project Description

Location: Hanoi

Application Deadline: 25/10/2023

FHI 360 seeks a (Senior) AMR Data and Surveillance Specialist for the Fleming Fund Country Grant for Vietnam - Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam (FF). The Country Grant will address critical gaps in the surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Vietnam. This grant will support the implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and will focus on a selected number of AMR surveillance sites in the human health (HH) and animal health (AH) sectors. We will work closely with local entities that are already involved in AMR/AMU surveillance, oversight and improvement activities, local and national Technical Working Groups, national and regional reference laboratories for animal health, other government and national and international non-government stakeholders, and Mott MacDonald - the Fleming Fund Management Agent.

Background

FHI 360 is an international non-governmental organization that, in Vietnam, promotes the health and well-being of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. It works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services to achieve project aims. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs to address HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; combatting trafficking in persons; COVID-19; tuberculosis case finding and treatment; clinical research; anti-microbial resistance; health system strengthening; non-communicable diseases; maternal and child health and nutrition; and diagnostic and laboratory services.

We are currently seeking qualified and highly motivated Vietnamese candidates to fill in the (Senior) AMR Data and Surveillance Specialist position for the Fleming Fund Country Grant for Vietnam - Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam, based in Hanoi.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for oversight of activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in humans and animals. These position responsibilities are as follows:

Provide technical assistance to the AMR reference and surveillance animal and human health laboratories to collect, refine and analyze the AMR surveillance data.
Provide technical support for surveillance laboratories in using WHONET and AMR portal, as needed,
Work with international/governmental partners to support the development of the protocol for AMU surveillance in both human and animal sectors, and facilitate collection and analysis of AMU data.
Share the findings including AMR/AMU trends to national stakeholders and AMR/AMU TWG quarterly and annually.
Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU-related data and reports as per the national, regional and global standards.
Provide data review, data analysis and visualization for AMR surveillance data at both HH and AH sectors.
Support to collate and share data, results, and approaches to stimulate improvement and innovation in the field of AMR/AMU surveillance to reduce the risk of AMR in the country
In collaboration with implementing partners, provide supervision to the development of a tailored package on Laboratory Information System (LIS) installation, customization and upgrades, as well as interfacing with automated laboratory equipment and other data management systems; and monitor/verify outcomes and completeness.
Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum of University degree or equivalent, preferably in Microbiology, Health science, Statistics

Familiar with standard statistical methods/tools in research and with quantitative and qualitative research methods;

Minimum of three year experience of Biostatistics, managing and conducting epidemiological and/or social scientific research and surveillance.

Knowledge and experience of disease surveillance and other relevant health programs

Experiences on AMR/AMU surveillance, WHONET and LIS/ Hospital Information System (HIS) is an advantage;

Strong negotiation, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency in word processing, databases and spreadsheets, with advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: GIS, SPSS, Epi Info, Stata, SAS, MS Excel and MS Access

Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.

How to apply

FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers and apply the position ONLINE by 25th October 2023. Selection and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.