FHI 360 is an international, non-governmental organization that works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services, to promote the health and wellbeing of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs with government and private sector partners that address HIV prevention, care & treatment, drug treatment policy and practice, clinical research for the development of vaccines and drugs, maternal and child health and nutrition, diagnostics, and laboratory services.
We are currently seeking qualified and highly motivated Vietnamese candidates to fill 04 positions for an anticipated The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Vietnam—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam.
Project Description:
The anticipated The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Vietnam—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam, will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Vietnam. 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.
Location: The positions are based in Hanoi with frequent field visits
Position Summary and Requirements:
1. Senior Technical Advisor
The Senior Technical Advisor will utilize his/her technical capabilities in public health program management, infectious disease epidemiology and/or surveillance to help the project to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate AMR/AMU resistance surveillance, identify gaps in capacity for AMR, and to improve policies, strategies, plans and systems for infection prevention and control.
Requirements: The suitable expert will be a senior public health professional with at least 10- 15 years’ experience in one or a combination of the following areas: laboratory diagnosis of AMR, AMR/AMU surveillance management of microbiology laboratory, external quality assurance of data, disease surveillance within low and middle-income countries, health system strengthening in low and middle-income countries or public health.
2. Senior Technical Specialist - Animal Health
- The incumbent will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in animals.
- Requirements: 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. Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist is preferred.
3. Senior Technical Specialist - Human Health
- The incumbent will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in humans.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or other relevant subject and 8 years of experience in human health, a clinical (preferably including microbiology, AMR/AMU or disease surveillance) laboratory, or a related area. Medical Technologist with relevant work experience are preferred.
4. Senior Surveillance and M&E Specialist
- This position will be responsible for oversight of activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in humans and animals.
- Requirements: Master’s degree in Public Health or other relevant subjects and three years’ experience or a Bachelor degree in Public Health or other relevant subjects and five years’ experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/or social scientific research and surveillance in public health.
FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
Interested candidates are invited to follow the link https://www.fhi360.org/careers [1] for further details of the position descriptions and complete their ONLINE applications through FHI 360 career page by March 14, 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.