Senior Advisor – Microbiology, Laboratory Information Systems, and Antimicrobial Stewardship, DOS LEAP Global - Moldova

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. LEAP Program Description Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) – a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group – is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries. The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country. About the Position The Senior Advisor – Microbiology, Laboratory Information Systems, and Antimicrobial Stewardship will support the Ministry of Health in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) in full alignment with the U.S. Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The primary focus of the Adviser will be technical support with a special emphasis on the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other high-threat pathogens that pose a significant risk to global health security. The Senior Advisor will support the appropriate multi-sectoral Government Departments and Agencies - such as the Ministry of Health, the National Agency for Public Health and The National Food Safety Agency for the effective adoption and implementation of life saving interventions focusing on the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other high-threat pathogens that pose a significant risk to global health security. The Senior Advisor will identify programmatic bottlenecks and facilitate solutions through coordinated technical support and facilitation of effort through the GHS projects and Pandemic Fund (where applicable). Specifically, the Adviser will focus on bridging the gaps that persist in laboratory data integration, standardization, and use for decision-making. Addressing these gaps requires senior-level technical leadership that bridges microbiology, digital health, and stewardship practice, while supporting alignment with international standards such as GLASS, CAESAR, and IHR reporting requirements, The Senior Advisor will be based within the Ministry of Health. The Advisor will receive direction from the appropriate Ministry staff, who will serve as the onsite Manager/Supervisor. The Advisor will report to the U.S. Department of State monthly. Responsibilities The Senior Advisor will provide high-level technical guidance and hands-on advisory support at the intersection of microbiology, laboratory information systems, data and digital solutions, and antimicrobial stewardship. Directed by the Ministry of Health, the Advisor will support two core workstreams: Strengthening Data and Digital Solutions , with a focus on laboratory data systems, interoperability, and use of microbiology and AMR data for surveillance and response. Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) at the hospital level, including laboratory-clinical integration, hospital-level stewardship systems, mentorship of hospital leaders and personnel, and alignment of microbiology data with…