FHI 360 NGO Animal Health Specialist Jobs

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.

FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist - Animal Health.


Project Description:

FHI 360 seeks a Senior Technical Specialist - Animal Health for an anticipated The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Kenya—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya. The Country Grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Kenya.

This grant will support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and will focus on selected number of AMR surveillance sites.

We will work closely with local entities that are already involved in AMR surveillance, AMR/AMU oversight and improvement activities, local and national Technical Working Groups and national and regional reference laboratories for human and animal health, participating AMR/AMU surveillance sites, and other government and national and international non-government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.


Job Summary / Responsibilities:

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 Nairobi with frequent field visits (50 percent or more) in different parts of Kenya.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to: