National consultant AMR - DGDA

Contract

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Objective of the programme

The objective of the WHO Bangladesh Country Office is to implement the Country Cooperation Strategy by supporting the Bangladesh Government in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of national health policies, strategies and plans and developing and managing WHO's technical cooperation programmes. The position is based in WHO strategic priority one on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The focus of this position is to support implementation of the Bangladesh National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Containment, especially monitoring consumption and advocacy for improving rational use of antimicrobials.

Description of duties

Under the overall supervision of Deputy WHO Representative Bangladesh and direct supervision of Technical Officer, Essential Drugs and other Medicines, the incumbent will:

• Support DGDA in collecting and analyzing information on surveillance of antimicrobial consumption/use and resistance in country;
• Support the national program in the development of training modules on antimicrobial resistance;
• Assist in training and capacity building at country level on WHO methodologies, tools and guidelines related to antimicrobial resistance;
• Contribute to the development of the knowledge, advice and work in addressing antimicrobial resistance with a One Health approach;
• Support the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs at national and sub-national levels.
• Support DGDA in reporting of national AMR consumption/use data to the GLASS
• Support the generation and strengthening of AMR data to inform decision making
• Monthly and quarterly report writing and take part in scientific writing
• Assist DGDA to communicate with WHO and other global networks
• Assist in submitting reports to WHO regarding progress of the project
• Collaborate with other project staff (as appropriate) to prepare reports, develop materials and official communication to respond to information requests and otherwise fulfill project information sharing responsibilities
• Any other activities assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

Education:

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy and post graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, or other related field.

Desirable: Postgraduate in public health - master’s in public health (MPH).

Experience:

Essential: At least 3 years of experience in public health and/or advocacy related work. Experience in project management and antimicrobial resistance related activities.

Desirable: Prior work experience with international organizations or civil society.

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to employ critical thinking skills and work independently to solve problems and contribute to achievement of deliverables.
• Skills required in basic computer operating packages (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint etc.) and data analysis

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural difference
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Producing Results

Languages:

Good written and spoken knowledge of Bangla and English

Computer Literacy:

Skills required in basic computer operating packages

Remuneration:

WHO offers locally competitive packages such as:

• Monthly salary: BDT 120,263.00 (SSA – 7, Step I) (non-negotiable)
• Insurance, Leave and Holidays as per WHO rules.

Additional Information:

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test or a presentation using computer followed by an interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to availability of fund and performance.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco
• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• This vacancy is open to Bangladeshi Nationals (all genders) only.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Any attempt to unduly influence on WHO’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.