Baylor College of Medicine Antimicrobial Use/Consumption Coordinator, Global Health Security Project Jobs in Uganda

Baylor College of Medicine Antimicrobial Use/Consumption Coordinator, Global Health Security Project Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

Provide Technical assistance in the development/review and implementation of AMU/C surveillance strategies, protocols, SOPs /tools in the human health sector and ensure integration with AMR data and synergies across sectors (Human Health, Animal Health, and Environmental Health). He/She will also support surveillance sites to report and generate information products on AMU/C surveillance.

NOTE: This is a contingent advert and the recruitment progression is dependent on the award of the anticipated grant.

Overall Responsibilities

Work through the national AMR steering committee/ Antimicrobial Stewardship, Optimal access and use (ASO) technical working committee to support the design/development, and implementation of AMU/C surveillance guidelines, protocols, SOPs and tools across surveillance sites.

Support reporting/data collection, analysis, interpretation, integration, dissemination, and use of AMU/C data to promote rational antimicrobial use and influence policy/practices.

Train, mentor and facilitate supportive supervision for surveillance sites to improve AMU/c surveillance, reporting (through the national data-based and Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS), data sharing and use.

Identify bottlenecks to AMU/C surveillance and support the development and implementation of

strategies for effective implementation.

Build and maintain effective coordination and collaboration with AMR/U/C surveillance sites and other stakeholders (technical working groups and collaborators) for effective implementation.

Support facilities and MoH in conducting AMU/C surveillance including Point Prevalence Surveys

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent. Postgraduate training in public health is an added advantage.

At least three years of progressive experience with at least three years’ experience in developing and implementing AMU/C surveillance systems.

3 Years Relevant Experience

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Baylor College of Medicine Antimicrobial Use/Consumption Coordinator, Global Health Security Project Jobs in Uganda

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