Who We AreZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area.
We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions.
Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.
Position DescriptionThe Global Solutions Ventures (GSV)-led LEAP initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in USAID-supported countries.
The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities.
By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP will provide long-term, sustainable mentoring and capacity building for program staff, empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios, and improve coordination between USAID and the host government.
USAID intends to embed an antimicrobial resistance (AMR) subject matter expert (SME) with the National Agency for Public Health (NAPH) to advise and provide technical assistance for multisectoral coordination and collaboration to operationalize and implement Moldova's National AMR Program (2023-2027), strengthen the AMR/AMU policy framework, and optimize use of antimicrobials in alignment with international and EU standards.
The SME should be a public health specialist with experience with AMR.
He/she will report for day-to-day assignments within the line management structure of NAPH, while management oversight will be provided by LEAP, the Office of Democracy and Governance Management and/or the GHS Advisor within USAID/Moldova.
ResponsibilitiesPolicy and Coordination: Assist in the formulation and revision of national AMR policies and relevant actions.
Coordinate across Republic of Moldova Ministries and authorities in operationalizing the multi-sectoral AMR national action plan.
Capacity and Surveillance System Building: Review existing platforms for digitalization of AMR surveillance system to the national level.
Facilitate the elaboration of an Informational System/platform for digitalization of AMR surveillance and support in contracting potential developers.
Support NAPH staff in analyzing and interpreting data to inform decision-making and policy adjustments.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate collaboration between NAPH/Ministry of Health, donors, and other sectors to promote a One Health approach.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop metrics and indicators aligned to the AMR national action plan benchmarks to assess the effectiveness of AMR strategies and interventions.
Conduct regular evaluations aligned to national action plan priorities and report on progress to stakeholders.
Research and Innovation: Promote and support research initiatives related to AMR and its impact on public health.
Qualifications? Master's degree, MD and/or PhD in Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Health Policy, Financing or Economics
? Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Health Policy and Costing, Health Financing, and/or Antimicrobial Resistance
? Proven experience in AMR management, health policy development, and program implementation
? Demonstrated experience advising senior officials within the Ministry of Health and/or National Agency for Public Health, Republic of Moldova
? Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
? Language proficiency: English, Romanian, Russian
What We BelieveZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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