Project
Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Senior
Technical Specialist - Animal Health for an anticipated The Fleming Fund
Country Grant for Indonesia—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Indonesia.
The Country Grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic
resistant bacteria in Indonesia. This grant will support implementation of
national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and will focus
on selected number of AMR surveillance sites. We will work closely with local
entities that are already involved in 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 and national and
international non-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 systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in animals. This position is based in Jakarta with frequent field
visits (50 percent or more) in different parts of Indonesia.
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 animals (e.g., AMR trends for the zoonotic bacteria/antibiotic combinations in broiler and layer populations).
- Provide technical assistance/participate in animal health investigations (e.g., source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection)
- Provide technical assistance/participate in mapping/investigating/
assessing antibiotic distribution and use in food livestock. - Provide technical assistance for assessments and improvements of the veterinary reference laboratory, microbiology laboratories/surveillance sites for animal health.
- Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport.
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Conduct
supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite coaching and mentoring to
CVL and animal AMR/AMU surveillance sites.
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Support
Senior Technical Advisor to provide technical assistance to establish and make
functional Animal AMR/AMU TWG. Provide support to conduct and participate in
Animal AMR/AMU TWG meeting..
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Share
the findings including AMR/AMU trends to Animal AMR/AMU TWG quarterly and
annually.
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Provide
technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU-related data and report as
per the national, regional and global standard and requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in animal science or other
relevant subject and 8 years of experience in animal health, animal science,
animal production, veterinary technology, or a related area. Masters’ degree with
5 years of similar experience is considered equivalent. Registered Veterinary
Technician/Technologist is preferred. This combination of education and work
experience would provide the following relevant specialized knowledge and
skills in subject areas associated with animal health:
• Livestock management (e.g., nutrition, care,
treatment, and health) with an emphasis on poultry
• Ability to communicate and coordinate
with livestock producers and animal industry stakeholders
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively
in an IT environment
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Strong coordination, communication, and
interpersonal aptitudes
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Fluency in English
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AMR/AMU and disease surveillance and other
relevant health programs (strongly preferred)
·
Sensitivity to cultural differences and
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 to carry out these duties.
How to Apply:
Interested
candidates can apply through FHI 360 career at https://fhi.wd1.
by the latest on 6 March 2018
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