Senior Advisor – Microbiology, Laboratory Information Systems, and Antimicrobial Stewardship - Moldova
On-siteWashington, United States or Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Provide high-level technical guidance and hands-on advisory support at the intersection of microbiology, laboratory information systems, data and digital solutions, and antimicrobial stewardship. Strengthen laboratory data systems, interoperability, and the use of microbiology and AMR data for surveillance and response. Support hospital-based antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, including laboratory-clinical integration, mentorship of hospital leaders, and alignment of microbiology data with stewardship decision-making. Contribute to national policy discussions, support procurement of laboratory equipment and digital tools, and ensure alignment with international standards such as GLASS, CAESAR, and IHR reporting requirements. Report monthly to the U.S. Department of State and deliver progress reports against technical workplan milestones. Based in Chișinău, Moldova, with limited travel to regional hospitals.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree such as PhD, MD, DVM, PharmD or MSc
- significant experience in Microbiology or Clinical Microbiology
- Minimum of twenty (20) years of progressively responsible experience in microbiology and laboratory systems strengthening in low- and middle-income country contexts
- Demonstrated experience strengthening laboratory information systems (LIS), laboratory data flows, and interoperability with national surveillance or digital health systems
- Strong technical expertise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), including hospital-based stewardship models
- Experience providing technical assistance across multiple countries, preferably in Europe and Eurasia
- Experience working for the Ministry of Health, NAPH, or regional surveillance networks (e.g., GLASS, CAESAR)
- Familiarity with international standards, EU health data frameworks, and international AMR reporting requirements
- Strong understanding of healthcare system, public health system and national health information systems in Moldova
- Proven experience integrating microbiology and AMR data into dashboards, decision-support tools, or emergency operations systems
- Experience with emergency response operations and surge capacity requirements
- Strong project management skills with ability to deliver results on time and within budget
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in complex environments
- Strong facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong written and spoken English
- working knowledge of Romanian and/or Russian
Desired Qualifications
- master's in public health (MPH), Public Health Policy, or Public Health Management
- Professional Certification (ISO 15189): Laboratory Management or Quality Management System (QMS) Certification
- Experience with Laboratory Information System (i.e, OpenELIS, DHIS2, LabVantage)
- Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals within the Last Three Years on AMR, AMS, Laboratory Systems, or Digital Health
- Experience working with donor-funded projects and associated reporting requirements
- Knowledge of healthcare system and public health system in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
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