06.01.2025 - Call for the expression of Interest Working Group on Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently one of the biggest global health threats. Over the past decades, the
ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antimicrobials has grown significantly. This has led to a concerning reduction in the availability of effective antibiotics for treating infections caused by resistant bacteria. For patients, this resistance means that infections may persist longer, resulting in extended hospital stays, increased healthcare expenses, and a heightened risk of the infection spreading to others. To preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs and to prevent the continued spread of antimicrobial resistance, a comprehensive intervention strategy that includes prudent use of anti-infective agents, vaccination programs, and robust stewardship efforts is needed.

All details in the attached document

 

Selection Criteria

  • The call for the expression of interest is primary addressed to hospital pharmacists and other professionals with experience and knowledge on antimicrobial stewardship of hospital pharmacists and healthcare systems.
  • Qualifications, existing role or knowledge in relevant antimicrobial stewardship fields or providing specialist antimicrobial stewardship services to healthcare organisations.
  • Good understanding on how hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare systems operate and are compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, technical guidance for antimicrobial stewardship matters.
  • Good spoken and written English as well as communication/presentation skills.
  • Experience engaging in initiatives from conception through to implementation.
  • Experience working with networks of key or influential stakeholders relevant to antimicrobial stewardship and social value.

 

Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a short motivation letter to the EAHP Lead Policy Officer at Anna.Mirabile@eahp.eu.

The deadline for applications is 15 January 2025.

Please send a copy of your application to us (gsasa@gsasa.ch) - thank you very much!