Senior Technical Specialist - Animal Health

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solution. Our Stuff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all us states and territories. we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist - Human Health.

Project Description:

FHI 360 seeks Senior Technical Specialist - Animal Health for an anticipated The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Tanzania - tracking antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania. The country grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Tanzania. This grant to support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (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 in national and international government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in animals. this position is based in Dar es Salaam with frequent field visits( 50% or more) in different parts of Tanzania

Specific Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data related to you AMR  and AMU patterns in animals patents in animals(e.g. AMR  trends for the Zoonotic bacteria/ antibiotic combinations in broiler and layer populations)
• Provide technical assistance/ participate in animal health investigations(e.g source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection)
• Provide technical assistance/ participating mapping/ investigating/ assessing antibiotics distributions and use in food livestock.
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• Provide technical assistance for assessment and improvements of the veterinary reference laboratory, microbiology laboratory/ surveillance sites for animal health.
• Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination and transport
• Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, and on-site coaching and mentoring to CVL and animal AMR/AMU surveillance sites
• Support senior technical advisor to provide technical assistance to establish and make functional animal AMR/AMU TWG.
• Provide support to conduct and participate in animal AMR/AMU TWG meeting.
• Share the findings including AMR/AMU trends to animal AMR/AMU TWG quarterly and annually.
• Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU-related data and report per by national, regional and global standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science or other relevant subjects in 8 years of experience in animal health, animal science, animal production, veterinary technology, or related area. master's degree with five years of similar experience is considered equivalent. Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist is preferred. this combination of education and work experience would provide the following relevant specialized knowledge and skills in subject areas associated with animal health.
• Livestock management(e.g nutrition, care, treatment, and health) with an emphasis on poultry
• Biosafety and biosecurity and how to apply principles
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with livestock producers and animal industry stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitudes
• Fluency in English
• AMR/AMU and diseases surveillance and other relevant health programs( strongly preferred)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply through email to APROProposal@fhi360.org send a resume(max of 3 pages)