National Consultant for facility-level AMS mentoring in targeted regions of Ukraine (West, South, Kyiv, North, or East)

This vacancy is intended to cover two consultancy positions:

• National Consultant to Conduct Mentoring on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Programmes at Facility Level in Kyiv Region and Northern and Eastern Regions of Ukraine.
• National Consultant to Conduct Mentoring on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Programmes at Facility Level in Western or Southern Ukraine.

Background

The consultancy is part of WHO's technical support to Ukraine to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The work is needed to establish and strengthen Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programs at the healthcare facility level, promoting the responsible and optimized use of antimicrobials in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations and WHO recommendations

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Conduct two mentoring sessions each lasts for five days in a one Over-Cluster level hospital and a one cluster hospital, which includes reviewing five complex cases of antimicrobial prescription, one report which reviews the work of the AMS team, challenges and opportunities for improvement, and conducting a rapid survey on rational antimicrobial use. Expected by: 30th November 2027.

Deliverable 2: Provide 10 recommendations to strengthen AMS-programs at the facility level and submit a final report on the mentoring provided for AMS-programme strengthening in the 2 health care facilities in Ukraine. Expected by: 30th November 2027.  

Deliverable 3. Successfully complete five days capacity building training in AMS field. Expected by: 28th February 2027.

Deliverable 4. Deliver one lecture on AMS related topic during training event. Expected by: 30th May 2027.

Deliverable 5. Successfully compleat mandatory UN trainings. Expected by: 1st February 2027.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Bachelors Degree in Medicine with specialisation in Intensive care, surgery, or infectious diseases;

Desirable: 

• PhD in one of the areas indicated above.
• WHO Academy Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate
• IPC or AMS related international or national trainings

Experience

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in Intensive care or surgery or Infectious diseases;
• Experience in participation in AMS programs at facility level;

Desirable: Proven research and teaching and mentoring experience in Ukraine is an asset.

Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of antimicrobial prescription;
• Good communication skills and ability work in the team;
• Good presenting and facilitation skills;
• Proficiency in standard computer applications, presentation and project planning software.

Languages and level required

Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian and English

Location

Onsite of Insurance purposes

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel

Remuneration

Contract total value: 5400
Daily rate and numbers of the days: USD 180/day, 30 days in total
Consultant pay band range: NOB
Terms of payment: after provision of Technical Report and approval from Responsible Officer.

Expected duration of contract  

Target Start Date: 5 January 2027
Target end date: 30 November 2027
Contract Duration: 30  Days

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