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Recruitment Notice

Consultant – Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Alert Program Evaluation

Location: Southeast Asia (remote with potential in-country visits)
Duration: Up to 8 months
Estimated Start Date: February 2026
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Background

Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking a consultant to evaluate antimicrobial resistance (AR) alert programs across selected hospitals in Southeast Asia.

AR alert programs are critical mechanisms linking laboratory detection of resistant pathogens with infection prevention and control (IPC), clinical, and pharmacy responses. This consultancy will document and analyze how such programs are implemented, identify key challenges and facilitators, summarize available impact data, and develop tools and resources to strengthen multidisciplinary AR response communication within hospitals.

Objectives

The consultant will lead the process of summarizing approaches, challenges, and available impact data related to AR alert programs that involve the laboratory, IPC team, clinicians, and pharmacists. The overall goal is to identify best practices and create adaptable resources to support hospital implementation and improvement of AR alert systems.

Scope of Work

Working in close coordination with HSP, CDC, and participating hospitals, the consultant will:

1. Tool Development

Collaborate with the project team to design a structured questionnaire and interview guide to collect data on current AR alert practices across hospitals.

2. Hospital Engagement

Implement the questionnaire and conduct interviews with multidisciplinary teams (laboratory, IPC, clinical, and pharmacy).
Collect examples of tools and processes currently in use.
As resources allow, conduct site visits to observe AR alert workflows in practice.
Moderate a focus group discussion across all participating hospitals to discuss findings.

3. Data Collection

Work with hospital partners to gather quantitative data (e.g., number of AR alerts issued, time from alert to IPC intervention, outcomes of actions taken).
Document both measurable impacts and qualitative insights to illustrate the effectiveness and challenges of AR alert systems.

4. Summary of Findings

Lead the development of a comprehensive summary report highlighting:
- Common approaches and tools used
- Challenges and facilitators of effective AR alert systems
- Quantitative and qualitative evidence of impact
Format and finalize the report for regional sharing and partner dissemination.

5. Resource Development

Develop adaptable resources to formalize multidisciplinary communication and action pathways across laboratory, IPC, pharmacy, and clinical staff.
Example materials may include:
- Communication protocols and templates for real-time AR alerts
- Job aids to track communication and IPC/AMS interventions
- Workflow examples (e.g., messaging platforms, escalation steps)
- Educational materials to promote adoption and staff engagement
- Templates for pre- and post-implementation evaluation of AR alert systems

Deliverables

Questionnaire and interview tools for AR alert program assessment
Summary of findings report (approaches, challenges, facilitators, and impact data)
Documentation of hospital engagement activities and focus group discussion
Draft and finalized AR alert system resource package (communication tools, job aids, workflows, educational materials)
Presentation slides summarizing findings for regional dissemination

Qualifications

Advanced degree in public health, medicine, microbiology, pharmacy, epidemiology, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and/or laboratory systems strengthening
Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Strong understanding of AR/AMR surveillance, hospital alert systems, and multidisciplinary communication mechanisms
Proven ability to synthesize findings into practical tools and guidance documents
Experience working in Southeast Asia or similar healthcare contexts preferred
Excellent written and spoken English; strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

Cover letter describing relevant experience and approach to the assignment
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please send applications to Alle Taylor (alle@healthsecuritypartners.org) with the subject line: “AR Alert Program Consultant – [Your Name]”.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Evaluation – Pharmacist Consultant

Location: Three hospital sites in one country in Southeast Asia (remote and in-country work as needed)
Duration: Up to 8 months
Estimated Start Date: February 2026
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

Background

Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking a Pharmacist Consultant to support a regional evaluation of alignment between laboratory antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) results, empiric and definitive antibiotic use, local and national treatment protocols, and formulary availability across hospitals in one country in Southeast Asia.

The Pharmacist Consultant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including HSP, US CDC, and hospital laboratory and pharmacy staff to identify:

Mismatches between susceptibility of commonly isolated pathogens and empiric and definitive therapy
Common gaps in available hospital drug formulary that impact therapy
Opportunities to improve clinical protocols (e.g., diagnostic pathways, treatment guidelines)

Scope of Work

Under the direction of the ASEAN-US IPC Task Force and CDC, the Pharmacist Consultant will:

Design and Methodology
- Support development of a data collection methodology, standardized procedures, and data collection tools.
Hospital Engagement
- Work with hospital pharmacists and leadership to obtain buy-in and facilitate data collection.
Data Review
- Facilitate reviews of AST results, antimicrobial use data, local and national guidelines, and hospital and national drug formularies in selected hospitals.
- Lead analysis of collected data to assess alignment between treatment guidelines, antimicrobial use, AST results, and formulary availability.
- Identify gaps or limitations in clinical treatment protocols (e.g., diagnostic pathways, treatment guidelines) and access to effective therapies.
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
- Provide technical assistance to hospital teams through data collection phase.
- Support the development of tools and guidance for pharmacist-led reviews of AMS practices and treatment alignment (e.g., antibiogram, antibiotic use guidelines, template drug monographs, etc.).

Deliverables

Standardized data collection tools
Report summarizing findings on concordance between priority pathogen AST results, treatment guidelines, antimicrobial use, and formulary availability
Draft tools and templates for pharmacist-led reviews of AMS practices and treatment alignment

Qualifications

Advanced degree in pharmacy or clinical pharmacy (PharmD, MPharm, or equivalent)
Minimum 5–7 years of hospital or clinical pharmacy experience, with demonstrated AMS involvement
Strong understanding of antimicrobial prescribing, formulary management, and antibiotic resistance trends
Experience collecting, interpreting, and analyzing AST data and collaborating with hospital laboratory and clinical teams
Proficient in clinical microbiology laboratory processes (e.g., organism ID, AST, reporting)
Experience working in Southeast Asia or similar healthcare settings preferred
Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills in English
Knowledge of basic descriptive statistical analyses

Application Process

Submit the following to Alle Taylor (Alle@healthsecuritypartners.org) and Rebecca Chase (rchase@healthsecuritypartners.org) with subject line “Pharmacist Consultant – AMS Evaluation – [Your Name]”:

Cover letter outlining relevant experience
Curriculum Vitae

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Notice

Program Manager (This is a 1 year contract with the possibility of extension)

Health Security Partners (HSP), a nonprofit international development organization located in Washington DC, is currently seeking a full-time Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible for supporting HSP’s mission to strengthen health, research and technology security through education, collaboration, and stewardship. Reporting to the Executive Director, the PM will provide support in the organization’s internal operational and financial functions as well as provide support in planning, managing, and executing a wide range of projects under HSP’s external grant programs portfolio.

Qualifications:

Degree in public health, physical sciences, engineering or cybersecurity
At least 3 years demonstrated project management experience with emphasis on managing international projects
Ability to develop and manage project budgets
Ability to adhere to grant regulations and reporting requirements
Knowledge of health contracts
Demonstrated experience in developing relationships with stakeholders
Ability to work with subject matter experts and participate in technical discussions, site assessments, training and other activities
Strong written and oral communication skills
Dedication to driving and achieving results
Knowledge of employee team building
Flexible and ability to multi-task
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If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, please send salary requirements, cover letter and resume to Brenda Williams brenda@healthsecuritypartners.org. HSP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Recruitment Notice

Position Title: Surveillance Consultant
Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Contract Type: Short-term consultancy
Duration: up to 9 months

Level of Effort: Full-time
Start Date: January 2026
Reports to: HSP Program Manager, CDC DGHP Director, and DOH

Consultant Opportunity: Surveillance Guidelines Updates – Philippines

Position Description: Health Security Partners (HSP) is seeking a Technical Consultant who will work with HSP, the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Philippines Office, US CDC headquarters, and the Republic of the Philippines Department of Health (DOH), and other agencies to strengthen outbreak detection. The consultant will work closely with the Public Health Surveillance Division and the Event Based Surveillance team to update the manuals of procedures and integrate technical updates. Recommendation from assessments and reports and feedback from users will inform key changes. The consultant will review the manual and make recommended changes and engage key stakeholders for input. Updates will include updating the guidelines to align with standard definitions for timeliness analysis (7-1-7). The consultant will support procedure and guideline development and serve as a trainer. This is a full-time contract position not to exceed 10 months. HSP is seeking a professional with a background in epidemiology or related public health field. All applicants MUST currently reside in the Metro Manila, Philippines and be willing to travel domestically for training events.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Organization

Health Security Partners (HSP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building local capacity to improve health security worldwide. We develop and deliver programs to resource-constrained areas that advance individuals' and institutions' capacity and societies' ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

Responsibilities

All work will be done in collaboration with HSP, CDC, and the Philippines DOH.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Work closely with DOH EB and CDC and other partners to review the current surveillance objectives, case definitions and thresholds and update the disease surveillance approach to best match the objective of each disease or syndrome surveillance system.
Draft revised guidelines and annexes and review with key stakeholders
Update event-based surveillance standard definitions and the manual of procedure (MOP).
Provide strategic and technical guidance to the DOH, DA, and DENR and regional governmental health entities in adopting and applying the 7-1-7 framework across relevant surveillance and response systems.
Conduct stakeholder consultations, system assessments, and capability mapping in alignment with early action reviews and 7-1-7 benchmarks.
Assist in the development and/or refinement and standardization of tools, protocols, and performance indicators to monitor timeliness metrics and conduct bottleneck analyses to inform actions.
Facilitate capacity-building initiatives and workshops for DOH/Regional health staff and partner agencies on PIDSR, including logistics.
Support the integration of 7-1-7 metrics into national health security frameworks, emergency preparedness plans, and routine monitoring systems.
Coordinate regular health event and outbreak review meetings to review 7-1-7 performance and common bottlenecks, track progress of action plans.
Lead analysis of 7-1-7 data and summarize results for single and multiple events. At least 50% of priority events should be reviewed and documented.
Support regional epidemiology and surveillance units to document and analyze timeliness metrics to inform program and budget planning.
Support national and regional health offices to initiate monitoring and evaluation indicators for 7-1-7 and use the results to inform program and budget planning.
Attend regular virtual meetings and prepare meeting minutes and progress updates for stakeholders.
Coordinate all activities closely with the US CDC and Health Security Partners.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in event-based surveillance, outbreak response, and/or epidemic preparedness.
Working knowledge of the 7-1-7 methodology.
Working knowledge of the Philippine’s disease surveillance systems and outbreak response.
Demonstrated experience conducting data analysis and presentation.
Experience working with international donor agencies and knowledgeable of their regulations.
Level IV full professional proficiency in English (speaking/reading/writing) is required.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to change.
Must be self-motivated, capable of completing tasks without constant supervision. Also, must be capable of working diplomatically within a team which has members located across the world.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a daily rate commensurate with experience. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send your CV/resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Ms. Alle Taylor (alle@healthsecuritypartners.org). Place “7-1-7 Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Only successful applicants will be notified of their status.