Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Lead

About the role

MSF is looking for an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Lead in Colombo. The post coordinates the planning, monitoring, communication and accountability of AMR medical operational activities and research within OCA, bringing together medical and non-medical specialists so that operations and supply teams are informed of requirements. It lays the foundation for OCA's future AMR strategy and policy.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate AMR into MSF operations, focusing on risk identification and mitigation in emergencies and on high-risk populations
• Coordinate the three pillars of antibiotic resistance (ABR) and work with the Chronic and Infectious Diseases team on TB, HIV and Malaria resistance strategies
• Lead AMR risk identification and mitigation in Emergency Preparedness and Response planning, in coordination with the E-Desk
• Spearhead the diagnostic access initiative to expand access to microbiology diagnostics and near-point-of-care testing
• Advise on OCA AMR operational research, concept notes and the dissemination of AMR news and publications
• Support field missions with budget planning and run field visits to coach field staff on AMR response
• Represent the AMR dossier internally and externally, including at PHD block days, CoDays and training events, and support communications and fundraising outputs for donors
• Contribute to annual AMR plans, monitoring and evaluation, and collaborate with TIC projects

Required profile

• Medical, para-medical or master's degree in a health-related field
• Significant managerial experience in a humanitarian setting with MSF or a similar organisation at country or headquarters level
• Demonstrable network of contacts among medical and humanitarian actors, NGOs and academics
• Fluency in English; French and/or Arabic is advantageous

Required skills

• Knowledge of AMR issues in humanitarian settings and of global health policymaking and access to medicines
• Understanding of how global medical policies and guidelines are developed
• Strategic frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, OKRs and Theory of Change
• Microsoft Office 365