Drug resistant infections pose a grave threat to health and wellbeing across the Globe. Bacterial causes of infection are becoming resistant to an increasing number of antibiotics, with consequent reductions in the effectiveness of treatment. Estimates indicate that up to 10 million people could die from illnesses that are resistant to antimicrobials by 2050 The UK Government is playing a leading global role in addressing this problem and has launched the Fleming Fund as a major component of the UK’s response. The aim of the Fleming Fund is to address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries in these areas are set to bear the highest burden of antibiotic resistant infections. Led by the UK, political action against the problem has resulted in a roadmap for global response - the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) This is the blueprint for a multi-stakeholder Global response to averting the burden of AMR.
We are currently recruiting for a Regional Fellowship Scheme Coordinator for our Uganda Hub. Working closely with our Regional Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support to ensure the Fellowship theme is implemented in line with the key design features.
Your duties will include managing the process of developing applications, fellowship workplans and project plans, organising workshops, identifying needs for technical assistance and writing terms of reference. You will also represent the Fleming Fellowship Scheme at meetings, workshops and conferences.
You will have experience of working across multiple stakeholders across countries with the ability to multi-task and maintain a critical overview of interrelated tasks, projects and issues, ensuring delivery according to targets and timelines. With experience in monitoring and evaluating programmes you will be able to demonstrate your ability at working collaboratively, communication, building relationships and influencing effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Experience of managing calls for funding and reviewing applications along with designing and/or delivering education/professional development activities would help you in this role.
