Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance (KIPS)

Anti-Microbial Resistance and Rational Use Manager

POSITION Anti-Microbial Resistance and Rational Use Manager
MAXIMUM LEVEL OF EFFORT Full-time long-term
BASE OF OPERATIONS Nairobi, Kenya
POSITION REPORTS TO Pharmaceutical Management Director

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The purpose of the Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance activity (KIPS) is to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of quality-assured and affordable health commodities through a resilient and mature supply chain system and pharmaceutical regulatory services. KIPS will work to strengthen the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.

2. POSITION PURPOSE
The Antimicrobial Resistance and Rational Use Manager will support the design and delivery of technical assistance related to anti-microbial resistance and rational use of pharmaceuticals including tools, approaches and reporting. Reporting to the Pharmaceutical Management Director, this position will work in close collaboration with the Regulatory System Strengthening Specialist, the Crosscutting and MEL teams and the Supply Chain Management Team, and may supervise the performance or work output of other staff or consultants.

3. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

■ Leads and supports efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote rational use of pharmaceuticals.
■ Develops and implements strategies to improve antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate use of antibiotics.
■ Ensures that AMR and rational use considerations are integrated into plans, delivery of technical assistance, and learning and adaptation of tools and approaches.
■ Ensures strong working relationships are maintained with key stakeholders related to AMR and rational use.
■ Builds capacity of project staff and partners in AMR and rational use of pharmaceuticals concepts and practices and considerations.
■ Identifies opportunities for learning and adaptation related to AMR and rational use of pharmaceuticals.

Other duties include:
 Support and build capacity of supply chain technical staff on MEL, CLA and other related areas.
 Represent AMR activities, data and reports as well as stakeholder/partner engagements in the AMR arena, coordination forums and at USAID’s request.
 Contribute to strategic learning and communication initiatives.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, public health, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
 At least 9 years of experience in AMR and rational use of medicines in resource-limited settings, particularly on donor-funded programs.
 Experience in designing and delivering technical assistance on anti-microbial resistance and rational use of pharmaceuticals in Kenya.
 Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
 Effective stakeholder engagement, coordination and relationship management skills.
 Strong project management capabilities.
 Fluency in written and spoken English required.