Public Health Officer

Aasaman Nepal with Good Neighbors International Nepal is implementing the “Integrated Community Development Project” in Dhanusha District. The overall objective of the project is to improve wellbeing of children, their families and communities. The Aasaman Nepal is looking for the self-motivated, result oriented and hard-working Nepali citizen for the following position:

1.         Public Health Officer – One

Job Description 

The incumbent will be mainly focused on the following major duties and responsibilities. 

Planning and Implementation:

• Design health and WASH related plan of action (PoA) and execute accordingly in the target areas. 
• Develop contents for educational activities and awareness campaign.
• Revitalize community groups like health mother group (HMG), Health Facility Operation Management Committee (HFOMC), W/S-WASH-CC.

Training and Development: 

• Conduct orientation, training, interaction and discussion for sensitizing communities on Public Health Issues.
• Facilitate to mobilize FCHVs and HMGs. 
• Facilitate workshop and training for enhancing capacity of FCHVs, HMGs, W/S-WASH-CCs, HFOMCs, PMCs, child club members, parents and community.  

MEAL

• Carry-out periodical assessment of project in order to assess the gap in operational practices of project interventions. 
• Collect and compile training need assessment for FCHVs, HMG, HFOMC, ORC Management committees, Health Workers and W/S-WASH-CC.
• Conduct field visits to observe, monitor and evaluate the project interventions and utilization status.
• Submit periodic reports as per project requirement. 
• Compile experiences, lessons learnt, best practices and success stories of project.
• Assist in feasibility study of infra-activities.
• Review physical and financial progress of project interventions. 

Collaboration and Coordination

• Extend coordination with concerned local government, schools, health facilities, community networks and other likeminded organizations, civil society and seek collaboration.
• Participate in the programs/ meeting and discussions held at district, R/M, community level and share the learnings/ experiences.

Qualification and required skills:

Education:

• Bachelor in Public Health 

Experience:

• At least two years in relevant field
• In-depth knowledge of community health
• Hands on experience in social mobilization
• Proficiency in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, email and internet.

Languages:  Strong command of Nepali, English (oral and written) and local language preferred/required.   

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.

Notes:

• Locals, especially women and members of ethnic or marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the further process.  
• Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application filled by downloading the link below along with an updated CV by 7 days 02/01/2025 

https://forms.gle/zsx2EhPTGyPGZtUJ7

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.