Job Opportunity for Program Officer – Antimicrobial Resistance at Jhpiego in New Delhi

Overview

Jhpiego is a non‐profit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health, and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts, and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practices into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a newborn to breathe. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, and non‐communicable diseases. These programs are funded by USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and other anonymous donors.

Jhpiego is seeking highly motivated Program Officer based in New Delhi for its USAID‐funded RISE project to coordinate efforts in tackling the growing challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in close collaboration and leadership of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The Program Officer (AMR) will execute the activities as per agreed support for AMR activities on the potential areas mentioned in the work plan. The position will report to the National Program Officer and work in close coordination and guidance of Nodal Officer for AMR at NCDC, and counterpart(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial support for convening workshops and meetings with representatives of the stakeholder organizations for the development of State Action Plan on Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (SAP-CAR) in states identified by NCDC.
• Support the development of SAP-CAR/ operation plans for the identified states aligned to National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance.
• Support in compiling and synthesizing the inputs from various convenings contributing to the development of SAP-CAR.
• Support in development of training materials under the guidance of NCDC on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Anti-Microbial Stewardship (AMS).
• Support in the organization of trainings of healthcare workers/ laboratory staff on laboratory methods/ IPC and AMS in collaboration with NCDC
• Provide technical support for implementation and strengthening of AMR detection and surveillance in identified laboratory(ies)
• Facilitate the development of a model for collating the consumption of antimicrobials in districts.
• Work closely with the NCDC and facilitate co-ordination with the Jhpiego team to implement work plans and technical activities.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor/ NCDC Nodal Officer for AMR.

Required Qualifications

• MD (Microbiology) or PhD in Microbiology/ Infectious diseases/ communicable diseases/ Public Health/ epidemiology with focus on infectious disease and AMR surveillance/ containment activities or a related field is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in supporting programs working on public health and AMR surveillance/ containment activities.
• Authorization to work in India.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders along with strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel for workshops and coordination activities.
• Experience in working with national program on AMR Surveillance or containment activities or communicable diseases is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling
  work environment.
• Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego HR.