Program Manager/ Coordination, Monitoring & Communication Officer

Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International (HKI) /Nepal, an international non-profit organization (INGO) works to improve the sight and lives of the vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition through public health approaches, building the capacity of organizations, and contributing to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. HKI/Nepal's nutrition is the largest portfolio.

Details / requirements:

Helen Keller International (HKI)/Nepal, an International non-profit organization (INGO) working in nutrition and food security in partnership with the USAID-funded Suaahara& Sabal Program seeks application from qualified, energetic and self- motivated Nepalese citizens for the following positions:

Position: Program Manager-Strengthening Systems for Retinopathy of Prematurity    Management  (Kathmandu)

Description:

  • Develop a project work-plan and monitoring and evaluation plan.
  • Serve as key contact to conduct an assessment survey in three pediatric hospitals.
  • Design Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) hospital assessment tools in consultation with HKI HQ.
  • Liaise with Research partner, Research hospitals, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other partners/Stakeholders as needed.
  • Conduct Master training of Trainers (MTOT) for pediatric doctors and nurses.
  • Conduct three neonatology training sessions and workshops for pediatric doctors and nurses.
  • Conduct different workshops and develop national strategy and guideline on ROP.
  • Oversee development of materials communicating findings and lessons learned.

Required for the role

Education

  • Masters level in Health Science-Nursing or Medical Doctor or equivalent. 

Work experience:

  • A pediatrician or senior nurse having 5-7 years’ experience in NICU and/or new-born & infant care research. 

Skills:

  • Ability to write /produce the program reports & articles.
  • Technical knowledge in areas related to NICU, new-born & infant care.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in systems management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with external contacts as well as internal colleagues.

Position: Coordination, Monitoring & Communication Officer – Strengthening Systems for Retinopathy of Prematurity Management (Kathmandu)

Description:

  • Work with the Program Manager to plan and set timelines for weekly/monthly activities and to monitor achievements against the work plan and targets set.
  • Assist the Program Manager in developing training modules, orientation plans, workshop schedules, monitoring tools, etc.
  •  Work closely with the Program Manager to roll out the planned program activities to keep on schedule and monitor the various trainings, orientations and workshops.
  • Coordinate with all stakeholders/ research partners inthe hospitals for survey. 

Required for the role

Education:

  • Graduation in Public Health/Nursing or equivalent. 

Work experience:

  • 2-3 years’ experience in health & research. 

Skills:

  • Ability to write /produce the program reports
  • Ability to build rapport, effectively interact and communicate with government, academia, and other stakeholders.

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates are eligible to apply. 

Submission to: Nepal.recruitment@hki.org

  •  A cover letter
  • Updated CV
  • Minimum of three reference contact details (mobile and e-mail), including current employer 

Deadline for Submission: COB June 05, 2017  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process. 

Helen Keller International / Nepal promotes workforce with diversity and applies positive discrimination to women candidates and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/ Terai and other minority communities.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 2
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 26 May, 2017
Apply Before 05 Jun, 2017
City Kathmandu