Career for M.Pharm as Consultant at World Health Organization

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Post : Consultant - Development of AMR curriculum assessment tools - (2500639)

Job Description
Purpose of consultancy
To contribute to the development of AMR curriculum assessment tools for pharmacy and nursing education; and to support youth engagement and AMR awareness-raising activities.

Background
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is recognized as one of the top ten global threats, fueled by the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, as well as lack of access to appropriate treatments for infections. These factors contribute to the rise of drug-resistant pathogens, posing serious challenges to public health and global development. Health workers play a crucial role in preventing AMR and managing drug-resistant infections. To equip future health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge, robust pre-service training is essential. WHO has published several normative documents outlining AMR core competencies and curricula tailored for different health worker cadres. The proposed curriculum assessment tools are meant to facilitate a rapid assessment of the curricula, in a national or university context, for training pharmacists. As part of the Quadripartite collaboration, WHO is leading on several youth engagement initiatives on AMR. Key initiatives include the Quadripartite Working Group on Youth Engagement for AMR and AMR Toolkit for Youth Engagement. Expanding and strengthening these initiatives is essential to mobilizing more young people, youth-led networks and youth-serving organizations, empowering them to play an active role in the response to AMR. WHO also leads several other awareness raising initiatives and advocacy mechanisms on AMR. These are meant to increase awareness and understanding of AMR among critical stakeholder groups and stimulate action by decision-makers.

Candidate Profile
Educational Qualifications
Essential :
• An advanced university degree (master's or above) in pharmacy.
Desirable :
• Certification or training in curricula development, health workforce training or other related field.
Experience
Essential :
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in:
- Education and training of pharmacy professionals; and
- Evidence synthesis on issues of public health importance and preparation of policy briefs and reports.
Desirable :
• Experience in leading or contributing to projects on Antimicrobial Resistance.
• Experience in pre-service curricula development and implementation.
• Experience in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns in public health.

Skills / Knowledge
Essential :
• Expertise in researching and analyzing existing health worker training programs, curricula, and educational materials
• Proficiency to translate complex public health information, peer reviewed publications and research findings into clear, concise, and engaging learning content
• In-depth knowledge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact on public health
• Ability to design and facilitate a consultative process to develop guidance documents and reports
Desirable : Expertise in engaging young people on issues of public health importance

Remuneration : Band level B : USD 7,000 - 9,980 per month

Expected duration of contract : 6 months

Last Date : Apr 22, 2025, 3:29:00 AM