AMR Surveillance Adviser (Technical and Data) G7

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The British High Commission is recruiting an AMR Surveillance Adviser (Technical and Data) G7 to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. The role will lead AMR surveillance strengthening activities under the UKHSA IHR Strengthening Project, working with NCDC, ministries, laboratories, One Health partners and subnational teams. The position is fixed term for 8 months with a possible renewal, starting 1 October 2026.

• Fixed-term role for 8 months with possibility of renewal
• Based in Abuja with some travel within Nigeria and occasional international travel
• Leads AMR surveillance strengthening under the UKHSA IHR Strengthening Project
• Works closely with NCDC, ministries, laboratories and One Health partners
• Combines technical leadership with data management and digital systems responsibilities

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AMR Surveillance Adviser (Technical and Data) G7 at British High Commission (BHC) ⏲ Aug 6, 2026, 8:11 AM ⋕ View all Professional Bodies & Associations jobs The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: AMR Surveillance Adviser (Technical and Data) G7 Location: Abuja Working hours per week: 35 Duration of Post: 8 months Grade: Grade 7 (G7) Start Date: 1 October 2026 Type of Position: Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Main Purpose of Job The post-holder will work with the NCDC, national AMR coordination structures, ministries, laboratories, One Health partners and subnational teams to strengthen AMR governance, sentinel-site performance, laboratory–surveillance linkages, data quality and data use. The post holder will support the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) International Health Regulations (IHR) Strengthening Project in Nigeria. The AMR Surveillance Adviser (Technical and Data) will lead AMR surveillance strengthening activities under the UKHSA IHR Strengthening Project, combining the technical coordination and governance functions of surveillance adviser with data management, analytics and digital systems. They will also support the development of the AMR data systems, dashboards and analytical outputs that translate surveillance data into public health evidence. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience: of working in a fast paced and innovative environment and is an ideal chance for someone looking to advance their career in Public Health project monitoring and evaluation. The IHR Strengthening Project (IHR-SP) aims to improve global health security through increasing compliance with the IHR in selected countries and regions in Africa and Asia, taking an all-hazards approach. This post holds the full AMR surveillance workstream, combining technical leadership with hands-on data and digital systems responsibilities. Antimicrobial resistance is a national and global health security priority. Effective AMR surveillance requires coordinated action across human health, animal health and the environment, reliable sentinel-site and laboratory reporting, quality-assured data systems and sustained partner engagement. The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service, be able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple workstreams and priorities at the same time. This post will be based in Abuja with some travel to other areas of Nigeria if relevant. Occasional international travel (e.g. to other countries in the sub region, or to the UK) may be required. Key Working Relationships Within the Project: Laboratory and Quality Management Advisers Project support Officers Surveillance and Epidemiology Technical Advisers Country Lead, UKHSA IHR Strengthening Project National Technical Lead, AMR Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer External Partners: Development partners: WHO, Africa CDC, US CDC, RTSL, MSH etc. National AMR Coordination Committee and AMR Secretariat National reference laboratories and AMR sentinel laboratory networks Federal Ministry of Health departments responsible for surveillance, laboratory services, health information systems, IPC and stewardship Subnational health ministries and sentinel surveillance sites Animal health, environmental health and food safety stakeholders under the One Health framework NCDC surveillance, laboratory, data and emergency operations teams Roles and Responsibilities: AMR Surveillance Leadership and System Strengthening Lead implementation of AMR surveillance activities under the agreed UKHSA IHR-SP workplan, including supporting the review and development of protocols, guidelines, indicators, reporting templates and SOPs. Promote alignment between AMR surveillance, IDSR, laboratory surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, IPC and One Health surveillance frameworks. Provide technical support to the NCDC to strengthen AMR surveillance governance, sentinel-site reporting and laboratory–surveillance linkages at national and subnational levels. Identify priority gaps in AMR surveillance systems and support practical, partner-owned improvement plans aligned to the National Action Plan on AMR and IHR requirements. Sentinel-Site Expansion, Mentoring and Supportive Supervision: Support routine site performance reviews, corrective action planning and sustainability arrangements for sentinel-site surveillance beyond year one. Support mapping, prioritisation and phased expansion of AMR sentinel surveillance sites, including onboarding, protocol implementation and reporting workflow establishment. Conduct supportive supervision and mentoring visits alongside NCDC to sentinel sites, working with laboratories and surveillance teams to improve data completeness, timeliness and quality. Data Management, Analytics and Digital Systems: Support Athe development of dashboards, charts, maps and summary briefs using Excel, Power BI, R or other approved tools to support AMR technical working groups and decision-makers. Support implementation, optimisation and day-to-day use of AMR surveillance software including AMRISS, WHONET, SORMAS, DHIS2 and LIMS, and develop SOPs, user guides and data flow documentation. Support the strengthening of routine data collection, cleaning, validation and analysis of AMR surveillance datasets. Support interoperability between national AMR data systems and WHO GLASS reporting requirements: and prepare AMR data outputs for national and global reporting. Data Quality and Laboratory–Surveillance Linkages: Support the facilitation of technical dialogue between national reference laboratories and sentinel sites to strengthen data flow, verification and feedback mechanisms. Provide technical guidance on data quality and validation approaches for AMR surveillance data, building NcDC capacity to independently apply these. Promote standardised data elements, antimicrobial susceptibility testing outputs and reporting formats, and support alignment between laboratory information systems and surveillance reporting. Governance, Coordination and One Health Collaboration: Promote practical One Health approaches to AMR surveillance across human, animal and environmental health sectors, including joint data review and coordinated response planning. Provide technical support to AMR surveillance technical working groups, partner meetings and One Health coordination platforms. Maintain effective working relationships with government ministries, laboratories, subnational teams, development partners and implementing partners. Capacity Building, M&E and Programme Delivery: Assess training needs with NCDC and facilitate the development of training materials, workshops, mentoring visits and peer-learning sessions for surveillance, laboratory and data staff. The above is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities: and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be expected by UKHSA. These responsibilities: may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organization Track workplan implementation progress and contribute to quarterly reports, annual reports that provides evidence for multi-year AMR surveillance strengthening roadmap. Document achievements, risks, lessons learned and recommendations and carry out other duties as reasonably required by the line manager. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Strong programme coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Health Informatics, Data Science or a closely related discipline. Experience: supporting training, mentoring, supportive supervision or institutional capacity-building activities. Demonstrable experience: working with health information systems, surveillance software or laboratory data platforms. Excellent written and oral communication skills on complex matters, often requiring persuasion and influence. Proficiency in at least one data analysis or dashboard tool such as Excel, Power BI, R, Python, Stata or DHIS2 analytics. Strong knowledge of AMR surveillance principles: sentinel surveillance, priority pathogens, antimicrobial susceptibility testing data, reporting pathways, data quality and data use. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Experience: designing or implementing surveillance protocols, guidelines, SOPs, indicators or reporting tools. Commitment to professional ethics, data protection and respectful partnership working. Significant experience: in public health surveillance, AMR surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory-based surveillance or health security programme delivery. Master's Degree qualification or equivalent experience: Desirable qualifications, skills and experience: Experience: in laboratory quality management, external quality assessment or data quality assurance processes. Field Epidemiology Training Programme qualification or equivalent applied epidemiology experience. Experience: preparing technical briefs, surveillance bulletins, manuscripts or policy documents. Experience: with WHONET, AMRISS, SORMAS, DHIS2, LIMS or WHO GLASS reporting workflows. Knowledge of IHR (2005), national AMR action plans or IDSR frameworks. Experience: supporting antimicrobial stewardship, IPC or One Health surveillance programmes. Required behaviours: Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Compensation Salary range will be disclosed to candidates invited for a preliminary interview. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Important nformation and Notice The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to: Obtain the relevant permit Meet the costs to relocation Pay the fees for the permit Make arrangements to relocate Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5 Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria. Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate The base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Application Deadline: 20th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja