Nigeria: Policy Fellowship
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Policy Fellowships are designed to strengthen national leadership in evidence-based policy development, advocacy and One Health collaboration. Policy Fellows are selected on a candidate’s existing expertise and leadership and influencing abilities. The fellowship supports national AMR governance, helps raise awareness within national governments about AMR issues and translates data and evidence into policy recommendations. The programme runs for 6-12 months in duration and follows a modified recruitment and application process.
Public Health England
1
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
£40,000
AMR Policy Advisory Fellowship – Human Health, Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- To improve AMR/AMU data use for evidence-based policy making and aligned strategic planning in the human and animal health sectors.
- To advance leadership skills in AMR/AMU governance, collaborative working and evidence-based One Health advocacy.
- To drive and support the implementation of AMR policies within and across sectors using a One Health approach
- To increase the effectiveness of Fellowship communities of practice for strengthening the national AMR response.
Technical University of Denmark
1
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
£40,000
AMR Advisory Policy Fellowship - Animal Health, Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services
- To improve AMR /AMU data use for evidence-based policy making and aligned strategic planning in the human and animal health sectors.
- To initiate the drafting of the National AMR/AMU policy document for Nigeria using a One Health approach
- To advance leadership skills in AMR/AMU governance, collaborative working and evidence-based One Health advocacy.
- To drive and support the implementation of the NAP within and across sectors using a One Health approach
- To increase the effectiveness of Fellowship communities of practice for strengthening the national AMR response.