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Background: Health Security Partners (HSP) and the U.S. CDC India office in collaboration with Government of India partners are seeking a consultant to provide technical support for IPC curriculum and action plan development, healthcare facility assessments, monitoring and evaluation, training, mentoring, and implementation of IPC practices. The role will involve coordination with US CDC, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), states, healthcare facilities, and technical partners. Applicants must be current residents of India and be capable of traveling domestically to complete the work. This is a full-time role.

Scope of Work: The consultant will

  • Deliver and update IPC curricula, training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and guidance documents
  • Support the development and implementation of national, state, and facility IPC action plans
  • Develop and adapt IPC assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement tools
  • Conduct or support healthcare facility IPC assessments and follow-up reviews
  • Support implementation of IPC practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment use, environmental cleaning, standard and transmission-based precautions, and healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention
  • Provide in-person and virtual IPC training, mentoring, and technical assistance
  • Support the use of IPC assessment and monitoring data to guide quality improvement and program decisions
  • Coordinate with government counterparts, healthcare facilities, and technical partners on IPC activities
  • Contribute to IPC reports, presentations, technical documents, and scientific products

Deliverables:

  • Monthly reports summarizing activities completed, progress, challenges, and planned next steps
  • IPC curricula, training materials, and job aids developed or updated
  • National, state, or facility IPC action plans developed or updated with technical support
  • IPC assessment, monitoring and evaluation, and quality improvement tools
  • Facility IPC assessment and follow-up reports, including findings and recommendations
  • SOPs, guidance documents, presentations, and other technical or scientific products
  • Documentation of mentoring and technical assistance provided
  • Training sessions delivered and accompanying training reports
  • Participation in technical and coordination meetings, documented in monthly reports

Qualifications:

  • MD/MS; or MBBS or MDS/BDS with a degree recognized and registered in India and additional training in public health or epidemiology, such as a Master of Public Health (MPH), Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), or Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS).
    • Candidates with advanced qualifications in nursing (e.g., MSc or PhD), public health, epidemiology, IPC, AYUSH, or another relevant clinical or health discipline may also be considered, provided they demonstrate IPC expertise and experience commensurate with the position’s requirements and meet applicable professional, regulatory, and organizational requirements in India.
  • At least 2–3 years of relevant experience supporting or implementing IPC programs in hospitals or other healthcare settings.

Anticipated Start Date and Duration: Early December 2026; contract will be offered through end of September 2027, with potential for extension.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. Cover letter describing their relevant qualifications and experience in IPC program implementation, training, facility assessments, and technical assistance, and their interest in the consultancy.
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume detailing education, professional experience, and relevant technical expertise.

Please send applications to Grace Vistica (grace@healthsecuritypartners.org) with the subject line: “IPC Consultant – [Your Name]”.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a monthly rate commensurate with qualifications, experience, and relevant expertise. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Background: Health Security Partners (HSP) and the U.S. CDC India office in collaboration with Government of India partners are seeking a consultant to provide technical and coordination support to strengthen implementation of AMS activities in India. The role will involve coordination with US CDC, CDC India Country Office, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), states, healthcare facilities, and technical partners. Applicants must be current residents of India and be capable of traveling domestically to complete the work. This is a full-time position.

Scope of Work: The consultant will

  • Provide technical and coordination support to NCDC for national AMS activities.
  • Coordinate with national AMS/AMR experts, healthcare institutions, professional bodies, and technical partners.
  • Support development, review, adaptation, and piloting of AMS tools, checklists, assessment instruments, and implementation guidance.
  • Facilitate technical consultations, expert meetings, and stakeholder discussions on AMS.
  • Support development and review of AMS technical and operational guidelines related to technical documents and training modules.
  • Support/facilitate AMS training programs and Training of Trainers (ToTs).
  • Support States/UTs and healthcare facilities in AMS implementation, monitoring, and quality improvement.
  • Conduct field visits to pilot tools, review implementation, provide technical assistance, and document gaps and best practices.
  • Prepare monthly reports, trip reports, training reports, implementation review reports, and other technical documentation.

Deliverables:

  • Monthly progress reports summarizing activities completed, challenges, and planned next steps
  • Updated AMS tools and guidance materials
  • Updated AMS training modules
  • Conduct Technical consultations and expert meetings, and facilitate and support ToTs
  • Complete State/UT trip reports after completed visits
  • Document AMS implementation reviews and recommendations
  • Additional technical reports, presentations, training reports, and other products contributed to

Qualifications:

  • Medical Doctor (MBBS), Clinical Pharmacist/ ID Pharmacist (PharmD/MPharm or equivalent), BDS or BSc Nursing.
  • At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in AMS implementation, antimicrobial use, AMR, clinical pharmacy, infectious diseases, quality improvement, or a related area.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting AMS programs, AMC/ AMU tools, training, prescription audits, AMS monitoring and quality improvement activities in public/private hospitals.
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of the consultancy period.

Anticipated Start Date and Duration: Early December 2026; contract will be offered through end of September 2027, with potential for extension.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. Cover letter describing their relevant qualifications and experience in AMS program implementation, training, facility assessments, and technical assistance, and their interest in the consultancy.
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume detailing education, professional experience, and relevant technical expertise.

Please send applications to Grace Vistica (grace@healthsecuritypartners.org) with the subject line: “AMS Consultant – [Your Name]”.

This is a contract position funded by an external grant. Compensation is based on a monthly rate commensurate with qualifications, experience, and relevant expertise. Health Security Partners is an equal opportunity employer.