Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)
Healthcare Insurance • Pharmaceuticals • Non-profit
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) is an organization dedicated to accelerating the development and accessibility of treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections. Collaborating with public, private, and non-profit partners, GARDP aims to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics for future generations. Recognizing antibiotic resistance as a significant global health threat, the organization is committed to delivering new treatments and improving access to antibiotics worldwide. GARDP focuses on major health concerns including neonatal sepsis, serious bacterial infections, and sexually transmitted infections. By working towards revitalizing antibiotic development and ensuring antibiotic distribution, GARDP seeks to counter drug resistance and save lives, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Infectious Disease Consultant – GARDP Africa
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November 19
🗣️🇫🇷 French Required
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)
Healthcare Insurance • Pharmaceuticals • Non-profit
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) is an organization dedicated to accelerating the development and accessibility of treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections. Collaborating with public, private, and non-profit partners, GARDP aims to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics for future generations. Recognizing antibiotic resistance as a significant global health threat, the organization is committed to delivering new treatments and improving access to antibiotics worldwide. GARDP focuses on major health concerns including neonatal sepsis, serious bacterial infections, and sexually transmitted infections. By working towards revitalizing antibiotic development and ensuring antibiotic distribution, GARDP seeks to counter drug resistance and save lives, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
📋 Description
• Fulfil GARDP Africa’s responsibilities as a consortium member in the ComBac Africa project. • Enhance management of severe infections due to MDR gram-negative bacteria in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and Nigeria. • Provide high-quality microbiological diagnostics for identification of causative agents. • Conduct One Health assessment of the epidemiology of GNB in humans, animals, and environment. • Develop tailored AMS initiatives to optimise the use of novel antimicrobials. • Create clinical algorithms for targeted diagnosis and treatment of infections due to MDR GNB. • Establish sustainable and affordable access to antibiotics in SSA. • Optimise national antibiotic formularies based on local data to treat GNB infections.
🎯 Requirements
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antibiotic stewardship, ideally within LMIC settings. • Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Clinical Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a closely related field. • A Doctorate (PhD or MD) in a relevant discipline would be an advantage. • Clinical pharmacology or infectious diseases expertise, especially with: • - Antibiotic stewardship and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) • - WHO’s AWaRe classification of antibiotics • - Development or review of formularies, treatment guidelines, or essential medicines lists • Strong grasp of multi-drug resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) management • Experience working with Ministries of Health and national AMR committees. • Experience in facilitating technical working groups or committees — ideally involving multidisciplinary and multi-country experts. • Skill in developing consensus methodologies (e.g., Delphi processes, nominal group technique) • Ability to design and validate methodologies for data optimisation or contextual adaptation (for instance, adapting AWaRe lists to local resistance profiles) • Competence in synthesising data and evidence from multiple sources (existing guidelines, surveillance data, etc.) • Strong stakeholder engagement skills — ability to convene and manage discussions among clinicians, policymakers, regulators, and public health experts. • Experience organising and leading regional and national consensus meetings. • Proven ability to achieve consensus and policy alignment across diverse settings and stakeholders. • Experience managing multi-country projects in global health or research. • Competence in virtual and in-person event organisation (workshops, committee meetings, etc.). • Budget and timeline management, including donor or institutional reporting. • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
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