• Dhaka

World Health Organization is looking for National Professional Officer (AMR) 2022 in Dhaka

Description Of Duties

  • Assist in coordination among MoHFW, government counterparts, development partners, and WHO Country, Regional and HQ offices for AMR-related activities, guided by the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance Containment;
  • Collaborate with partners including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) in a ‘One Health approach to promoting best practices, including optimal use of antibiotics in both humans and animals;
  • Ensure timely implementation and reporting of AMR activities within country workplans;
  • Prepare SOPs, guidelines, and strategic documents related to AMR, in consultation with key stakeholders;
  • Support training activities related to AMR;
  • Participate in the development of proposals for donor assistance and partnership agreements and coordinate assistance received from donors and development partners;
  • Prepare reports to donors on AMR programme/project implementation;
  • Liaise with WHO staff, consultants, and SSA’s supporting CDC, DGDA, and IEDCR for implementation of AMR activities;
  • Assist in documentation of meetings of the WHO Country Office technical committee for coordination of AMR activities;
  • Support the generation and strengthening of AMR data to inform decision-making;
  • Assist in monitoring and supervision of AMR field-based activities;
  • Support procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for AMR activities with implementing partners and government counterparts;
  • Prepare activity and project reports on activities related to AMR;
  • Take part in scientific writing;
  • Collaborate with other staff (as appropriate) to prepare reports, develop materials and official communications and fulfill project information sharing responsibilities; and
  • Any other activities assigned by supervisor.

The World Health Organization’s mission: to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.

Location:

Bangladesh

Benefits

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Eligibilities

Education

Essential: Graduate degree in health-related field (medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology, microbiology, public health, or equivalent) from a recognized university.

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in public health (MPH or equivalent). Training in infectious disease management, antimicrobial resistance, microbiology, or related field.

Experience

Essential: Atleast 1 year of experience in public health.

Desirable: Atleast 5 years of experience in project management.

Eligible Regions: Bangladesh

Application Process

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Application Deadline: January 3, 2023

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