Part-time consultant to provide technical support for AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance activities in Vietnam

1. Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed:

Fleming Fund Country Grant—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam (FFCGVN) addresses critical gaps in the surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Vietnam. This grant supports the implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial consumption (AMC) monitoring and surveillance and will focus on a number of AMR surveillance sites. We will work closely with local entities that are already involved in AMR surveillance, AMR/AMU/AMC oversight and improvement activities, local and national Technical Working Groups and national and regional reference laboratories for surveillance laboratories, participating AMR/AMU/AMC 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.

FFCGVN is seeking a part-time Consultant to provide technical support for AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance activities in Vietnam under the Vietnam Fleming Fund Country Grant Phase II – Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam (FFCGVN). This consultancy is expected with the possibility of extension, depending on fund availability and performance.

2. Objectives:

Under this scope of work, the consultants are requested to work together with the FFCGVN team to complete the following tasks:

Assist the procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies to human health and animal health laboratories
Participate in technical assistance trips to and monitor improvement plan implementation of AMR laboratories
Support technical team in implementing research/study including coordinating with partners to set-up workplan, support in data collection, data entry
Work with the technical team to support quarterly and ad-hoc reports as requested by the Fleming Fund.
Translate relevant project documents, training materials, etc. from English to Vietnamese and vice versa
Other tasks as required by the supervisors.

Note: Additional deliverables and working days may be included in a contract modification to align with the agreed-upon plan

3. Scope of work and expected deliverables:

#	Tasks	Deliverables	Days	Due Date
1	Provide technical support for the procurement of laboratory equipment, supplies and services to human health and animal health laboratories: Work closely with the surveillance sites to identify the needs of support for laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies, data management software (including Laboratory Information System (LIS)) Assist technical team in defining technical specifications for laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies used in AMR testing and selection of qualified vendors. Closely work with the Procurement team and other partners on procurement plan and delivery schedule Communicate with the recipients to confirm the specifications and delivery plan and verify the delivery. Serve as the focal point to organize user trainings, if applicable.	Inputs for technical specifications Input for the Procurement plan Delivery report User training report	25	December 31, 2025
2	Participate in technical assistance trips to and monitor improvement plan implementation of AMR laboratories Work with the mentor team to develop the TA plan to Human Health, Animal Health and Environment Health surveillance laboratories Coordinate and take part in the TA trips to monitor improvement plan implementation of the supported laboratories, assist with completing the technical reports and maintain follow-up of completing corrective actions	TA trip reports Inputs for improvement plan and workplan	20	December 31, 2025
3	Support for research/ study and other technical works Support technical team in implementing research/study including coordinating with partners to set-up workplan, support in data collection, data entry and data cleaning. Support organization of trainings for site’s study team as necessary. Support in translating and preparing documents/reports Support the technical team in preparation of quarterly and ad-hoc reports as requested by the Fleming Fund.	Quarterly reports Translated documents	15	December 31, 2025
		Total (days)	60

Location of work

Hanoi, Vietnam.

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Medicine, Biology/Biotechnology, Pharmacy or Public Health, Veterinary Medicine.
Strong experience in microbiology laboratories techniques, quality management system, report consolidation related to AMR/AMU/AMC in Human Health and Public Health.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
Experience to work with MSA, hospitals or Ministry of Health on similar work is preferred.
Good interpersonal skills.
Previous experience working with government agencies or international organizations in Vietnam or similar contexts is desirable.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the applicants’ experience and qualifications as detailed above.

Required Documentation

Proposals must include the following components:

Applicant’s CV and highest-level degree
Letter of interest that briefs relevant qualification and experience
Proposed daily rate
FHI 360 Biodata form

Application

Application to this call should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] no later than 5PM June 3rd, 2025 with subject line “FF-Application for part time AMR/AMU/AMC consultant”
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