Position: Senior Technical Specialist-Animal Health (Hot Job)

Job Description

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 Kathmandu with frequent field visits (30 percent or more) in different parts of Nepal.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data related to AMR and AMU patterns 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 /participate in mapping/investigating/assessing antibiotic distribution and use in food livestock
• Provide technical assistance for assessments and improvements of CVL, microbiology laboratories/surveillance sites for animal health
• Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport
• Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite 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 as per the national, regional and global standard and requirements.

Job Specification

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in animal science or other relevant subject and 8 years of experience in animal health, animal science, animal production, veterinary technology, or a related area. Masters’ degree with 5 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 and Nepali (spoken, written, and typing)
• AMR/AMU and disease surveillance and other relevant health programs (strongly preferred)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance

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