District Coordinator

One Heart Worldwide

One Heart Worldwide (OHW) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that has been working in the area of Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) since 2011. OHW works with local communities and local health service providers to develop a culturally appropriate Network of Safety around mothers and infants, by raising awareness, teaching good practices, and distributing essential equipment to ensure that mothers and infants survive delivery and the first months of life.

Details / requirements:

One Heart World-Wide (OHW) Nepal is an INGO working in the field of Maternal and Child Health. OHW Nepal is seeking to recruit a qualified Nepali Citizen for the position of District Coordinator.

Job Position: District Coordinator: Full-time position based in Dhading district that requires frequent field visits

Key responsibilities: 

  • Build sound relationships with District (Public) Health Office, District Development Committee and other stakeholders in order to maintain program schedule and achieve program deliverables at the district level 
  • Provide close and continuous support to implement "Network of Safety" including CB-IMNCH, Birthing Centers, MNH pilot interventions (any interventions implemented at district level)
  • List out the program logistics at district and ensure the timely delivery at the designated  facilities 
  • Technical support to DHO and focal persons with special focus on capacity building on data management, data analysis, results oriented programming, monitoring, and evaluation methods and principles, and requirements of relevant donors to ensure compliance. 
  • Coordinate logistics and daily activities in all program locations
  • Track program progress against program indicators and ensure early identification of any areas requiring remedial action
  • Participate, represent and co-ordinate at the district, facility level and community level 
  • Frequent field visits to facilitate the implementation process, data collection, and follow up
  • Develop, refine and manage the process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with program team for the dissemination of information
  • Support to Program Manager and Program officers for their regular assignments and reports 
  • Update, review, and develop technical field visit tools, M&E tools as necessary to cope with the operating environment and establishment of effective communication systems 
  • Prepare progress report of program activities for In-country documentation as well as for donors 
  • Develop district implementation plan along with the annual budget, proposal and planning of any project falls under OHW In Country program
  • Promote use of data to inform decision making and link evidence-based approaches to achievement of results.
  • Provide support to conduct the performance review plan annually 
  • Support operational research and specialized studies at district level 
  • Solicit and manage local data collection and research teams, as needed.
  • Contribute to prepare regular progress reports, technical deliverables, presentations, and annual work plans.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress report 
  • Coordinate to ensure that required supplies are delivered to end users.

Qualifications:

  • With minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or  Nursing from a recognized University with  minimum three years of experience in the related development field 
  • Ability to function as a self-starter with limited supervision
  • Knowledge and experience using MS-Office packages and statistical packages, email and internet.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication including excellent written and spoken English
  • Ability to manage people, good inter-personal skills, and experience of working in a team (Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear)
  • Good analytical skills, and experience with program oversight 
  • Knowledge and experience in program and data management
  • Practical experience in facilitation and interaction with government counterpart/stakeholders at different levels, and ability to deal with various stakeholders 
  • Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals

Application process: 

  1. A cover letter  (no more than one page)
  2. Resume (no more than 2/3 pages)
  3. A list of 3 references, along with their contact information.

Applications will be received until October 17, 2014.

Email: ohwnepal@oneheartworld-wide.org 

Salary and benefits as per the organization’s rules 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained

Women and candidates from socially disadvantaged, minority, and indigenous communities are highly encouraged to apply. 

Overview

Category Public Health
Openings 1
Experience 3+ years
Education Graduate (Bachelors)
Posted Date 29 Sep, 2014
Apply Before 17 Oct, 2014
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