Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Lead

Company Description Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid to people affected by natural and human-made disasters, exclusion from healthcare, armed conflict, and epidemics. MSF offers assistance solely based on medical need, without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. The organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 in recognition of its impartial and life-saving work. MSF South Asia continues to expand its expertise in public health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), working closely with local partners and communities.Role Description The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Colombo. This role is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership on AMR across MSF South Asia programs, ensuring evidence-based approaches to antimicrobial use, infection prevention and control, and surveillance. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and updating AMR policies, guidelines, and protocols; supporting project teams in implementing antimicrobial stewardship interventions; and coordinating operational research and data collection related to resistance patterns and treatment outcomes. The AMR Lead collaborates closely with medical coordinators, field teams, laboratories, and external stakeholders, including ministries of health, academic institutions, and partner organizations, to strengthen AMR initiatives and advocacy. The role also includes organizing trainings, mentoring staff, contributing to capacity building, and preparing reports and technical briefs to inform program decisions and regional strategies.QualificationsStrong expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology, pharmacology, or public health, with demonstrated experience in antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.Proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring AMR-related programs, policies, or guidelines within clinical or public health settings.Experience with data analysis, surveillance systems, and operational research related to AMR, including interpretation of microbiology and epidemiological data.Skills in training, mentoring, and capacity building for multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory staff.Ability to collaborate with governmental health authorities, academic institutions, and partner organizations, and to contribute to technical working groups and advocacy efforts.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of regional languages is an asset.Medical, pharmacy, or public health degree (e.g., MD, MBBS, PharmD, MPH, or equivalent); specialization in infectious diseases, microbiology, or epidemiology