Job Description

Job Description: Program Officer- AMR

Job Title: Program Officer – Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Location: Delhi, India

Reports to: Project Operations Lead – AMRSense / Public Health Specialist – Surveillance

About the Organization and Project

The Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI), a PATH affiliate, is a partner in the AMRSense Project, a collaborative initiative involving esteemed institutions such as IIT-Delhi, ICMR, Tata 1MG, and CHRI-PATH. This project, which earned second prize in the prestigious Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), seeks to establish a socio-technological ecosystem to empower community health workers, integrate antibiotic sales and surveillance data, and utilize advanced analytics for evidence-based decision-making.

The Program Officer – AMR will play a critical role in ensuring the successful rollout of AMRSense interventions and advancing the goals of the National and State Action Plans on AMR containment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical and Programmatic Support:

• Lead the strategic and operational implementation of AMR-related interventions in alignment with the National Action Plan for AMR Containment and State Action Plans.

• Provide technical assistance for developing and executing state-level initiatives, including the preparation of operational guidelines and policy recommendations.

• Develop and customize training modules and lead capacity-building activities for stakeholders, with a focus on strengthening AMR surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention and control.

Project Coordination and Rollout:

• Oversee the rollout of AMRSense interventions in designated states or districts, ensuring seamless integration with existing health systems.

• Coordinate with partners such as IIIT-D, Tata 1MG, and state health departments to implement project activities and monitor progress.

• Support the development and adaptation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and technical documentation for combating AMR.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:

• Collaborate with government agencies, healthcare institutions, and development partners to promote awareness and advocacy for AMR containment.

• Represent the project in high-level meetings, technical discussions, and forums, effectively communicating program insights and progress.

• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to the development of grant proposals to support AMR initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to assess the effectiveness of AMR interventions.

• Prepare comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and communication materials to document achievements and share lessons learned.

• Analyze data and utilize visualization tools to generate insights and evidence for decision-making.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Conduct technical training sessions for healthcare professionals and laboratory staff to enhance their capacity in AMR surveillance, laboratory methods, and One Health approaches.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform additional duties as required to support project goals and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Essential: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, or MSc in Microbiology.

• Preferred: Master’s in Public Health (MPH).

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience working on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Antimicrobial Stewardship, or One Health initiatives.

• Candidates with an MSc in Microbiology and MPH are preferred to have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Prior experience in One Health or AMR projects is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth understanding of One Health and AMR technical and programmatic frameworks.

• Strong project management skills, including stakeholder coordination and partnership building.

• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.

• Ability to write high-quality technical documents such as guidelines, SOPs, training materials, and reports.

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Proven ability to independently liaise with government health departments and development partners.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Other Requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in India.

Application procedure:

Please use the role reference code “5043/PO/NEW/NOV-24/N” when applying via the following link: https://rb.gy/8pj7c9 by 6th December 2024

CHRI reserves the right to assign districts in the final offer to the shortlisted applicants based on program requirement.

All Applicants must have legal authorization to work in India.

CHRI is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

CHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. CHRI does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note: The selected candidate shall be issued an employment contract valid up to 31st December 2025 further contract extension will be based on program needs.

About Company

Centre for Health Research and Innovation is a PATH affiliate in India that aims to create lasting public health impact.
We work on some of the most critical areas of public health including tuberculosis, maternal newborn child health and nutrition, neglected tropical diseases, malaria and vaccines. We have been present in India since 2017.
Our work in India aims to drive innovation in health systems and health systems of India to benefit the most vulnerable through the use of a collaborative approach.

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