Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Consultant

About the role

Aurum Institute is seeking a short-term consultant (March to September 2023) in Accra, Ghana, to contribute to proposal preparation for Phase 2 of its Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) program, covering Ghana and the wider West African region. The consultant provides strategic insight, business development guidance and technical support for a multi-sectoral portfolio covering preparedness, prevention, detection and response to prioritized infectious diseases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead transition grant report and Phase 2 proposal activities, including reviewing and validating the Human Health Surveillance strategy and defining support for the Human Health and Animal Health Technical Working Groups
• Define plans for procuring and supplying reagents and consumables for human health and animal health sites, and for supporting quality AMR data production in laboratories
• Support data management, collation and reporting to GLASS and to WOAH
• Identify gaps in AMR data, structure and surveillance systems, assess project team capacity and propose models and strategies based on the Fleming Fund theory of change
• Provide technical leadership: advise on program design and implementation aligned with the Ghana National Action Plan on AMR and One Health best practices, analyse data and recommend to leadership, monitor progress and conduct site visits (travel subject to funding)
• Work with partners so that achievements and lessons learned are captured in reports and Phase 2 plans

Required profile

• Master's degree in Public Health or a related field
• At least seven years of professional experience in AMR, including clinical management, surveillance, laboratory and/or coordination
• Knowledge of the One Health approach and of National Action Plans on AMR
• Knowledge of Ghana's human health, animal health and environmental statutory bodies is an advantage
• Fluent written and spoken English; French desired
• Legal authorization to work in Ghana and based in Ghana

Required skills

• Experience in AMR surveillance and in supporting vertical infectious disease programs (HIV, TB, STIs) is advantageous
• Experience in government and UN systems is an asset
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent analytical, writing, communication and presentation skills