ASN is going to implement the project, “The project for Mother and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN)” in Saptari and Siraha district of province 2 Madhesh Province, Nepal in partnership with WFP. The objective of the project is to improve the health and nutrition status among children under five years of age and PLW through prevention, early detection and treatment of malnutrition, and common illnesses, during the critical first 1,000 days of life. The Aasaman Nepal is looking for the self-motivated, result oriented and hard-working Nepali citizen for the following positions:
Position 1: District Coordinator- 1 (Saptari)
Job Description
- District coordinator has to manage and maintain effective coordination and collaboration with local government authorities/Palikas for smooth implementation of the project;
- Coordinates with government health facilities and providers for linkages across the continuum of care;
- Supervise and provide onsite coaching and training to MCHN officers;
- Ensure quality of data reported from field and proper handling of electronic devices;
- Ensures implementation of action plan prepared after health facility and data quality assessment.
Qualification, Skills and Knowledge
- BPH or equivalent degree in health/nursing and 2 years’ experience in community mobilization and government coordination specially in Nutrition, system strengthening and MNCH
- Good understanding of Government health system, HMIS recording and reporting tools,
- Ability to provide technical support to health facilities
- Strong understanding of the area of the development work and of the health programming,
- Experienced working in Government settings
- Experience of promoting youth networks and social campaigns,
- Volunteer management,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Demonstrated experience in the use of MS office Package (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.) & Internet,
- Two-wheeler driving license preferred.
Position 2: M&E Officer- 1 (Saptari)
Job Description
- The Monitoring & Reporting Officer will be responsible for overall recording, report compilation, analysis, and sharing program details to concerned municipalities, district health service offices, and other concerned stakeholders as appropriate.
- The Monitoring & Reporting Officer will also hold the responsibility to document the community level SBCC intervention and the possible knowledge, Attitude and the Practice (KAP) indicators through the regular monitoring mechanism.
- The monitoring & reporting officer will have to develop the activities tools and will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating as well as tracking of the planned activities.
Qualification, Skills and Knowledge
- BPH or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in relevant field,
- Demonstrated experience in the use of MS office Package (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.) & Internet.
- Achieving quality results and service
- Communicating information effectively
- Building collaborative relationships
- Practicing gender and cultural diversity
- Practicing accountability and integrity
Position 3: Health and Nutrition Officer- 1 (Saptari)
Job Description
- The Health & Nutrition Officer will be primarily responsible to provide technical assistance to prioritized municipalities during program planning, and implementation through health facilities and through the different health mother groups and the community engagement, as well as their follow ups. She will also hold the responsibility to support in mentoring the health facility staff including the HMIS recording and reporting. So, the Health & Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the overall coordination with local stakeholder, DHO, report preparation, data collection, facilitation quality assurance, carrying out administrative duties.
Qualification, Skills and Knowledge
- BPH or equivalent degree in health/nursing and 2 years’ experience in community mobilization and government coordination specially in Nutrition, System strengthening and MNCH
- Good understanding of Government health system, HMIS recording and reporting tools,
- Ability to provide technical support to health facilities
- Strong understanding of the area of the development work and of the health programming
- Proven experiences of working with health mother groups, vulnerable groups, marginalized community and other stakeholders,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Demonstrated experience in the use of MS office Package (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.) & Internet,
- Two-wheeler driving license preferred.
Position 4: MAM Officer – 1 (Siraha)
Job Description
- MAM officer will be responsible for the effective implementation of the Management of Moderate acute Malnutrition pilot program implementing in Siraha district. The overall responsibility is as below
- Capacity building activities on MAM program to health workers and FCHVs
- Ensuring of data quality (recording and reporting) and data verification of malnourished case in line with HMIS and vertical reporting.
- Coordination with the health office and local government for smoothly conduction of MAM activities and effective utilization of super cereal plus.
Qualification, Skills and Knowledge
- BPH or equivalent degree in health/nursing and 2 years’ experience in community mobilization and government coordination specially in Nutrition, System strengthening and MNCH
- Prefer for the past experience of IMAM, BSFP and other national nutritional program.
Languages: Strong command of Nepali, English (oral and written) and local language preferred/required.
Locals, especially women and members of ethnic or marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for this position.
Aasaman Nepal has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
Other Attributes for all positions: Excellent quality of work and commitment to high standards, strong communication skills, team building and willingness and motivated for good service delivery with strong networking and interpersonal skills and comfortable to work under stress and emergencies.
Age Limit: Candidates between 21 years to 45 years are only eligible to apply for the above position, depending upon the nature of job they will carry.
All employees must adhere to child safeguarding in person’s provisions covered in the project agreement.
Monitor staff and partners’ and ensure adherence to Aasaman Nepal’s policies and internal procedures, protocols, Aasaman Nepal’s code of Conduct with special attention to Safeguarding Standards and Procedure, Case Handling Framework, Child Protection and Do No Harm Policies. Also, immediate reporting and redress of any complaints and issues based on its severity.
Competent candidates from disadvantaged groups and inhabitants of the project districts will be given priority.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application filled by downloading the link below along with an updated CV by 7 days 17/01/2023.
https://forms.gle/KQHYSDs9sZGtnWqh6
For more details about the vacancy please visit our website, Aasaman Nepal
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for participation in the recruitment process. No telephone enquiry is entertained. ASN reserves the right to qualify/disqualify any applications without any reason.