Overview
ASLM is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Health Economist to join our dedicated team in combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Technical Assistance for Data and Evidence Use project in Africa funded through the Fleming Fund Regional Grants. AMR poses a significant threat to global public health, and this position plays a crucial role in our mission to combat the rise of drug-resistant pathogens and understanding the economic case of AMR and cost effectiveness of AMR investments in selected countries in Africa.
ASLM background
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African professional body working to advocate for the critical role and needs of laboratory medicine and networks throughout Africa. Africa is rapidly growing but faces major health challenges including epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, and new priorities such as Ebola and other global health security threats. Strengthened laboratory capacity and surveillance in Africa are critical to overcoming the burden of disease and ensuring a healthy future for the continent. ASLM addresses these challenges by working collaboratively with governments, local and international organizations, implementing partners, and the private sector.
