Senior Program Officer

Vacancy announcement

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc is seeking applications for the following position for the Chlorexidine Navi Care Program (CNCP), a three year project from Sept 2011 to Sept 2014. Chlorhexidine Navi Care Program is supporting the Government of Nepal's (GoN) intention to reduce neonatal mortality. CNCP is supporting to implement Chlorhexidine (CHX) cord care program in the different districts of Nepal. JSI/CNCP has announced vacancy for the post of   

Following are the roles and responsibilities of the (Kathmandu based position)

Coordinate with partners, Child Health Division, Family Health Division and other stakeholders for implementing CNC project activities

Facilitate different levels of trainings

Visit program sites to ensure proper implementation of the programs

Ensure quality of technical support visit in the program

Explore/ mobilize local opportunities for better implementation of the program

Conduct review meeting and follow up after training at district level

Guide / follow up with district team members regularly for improving program quality

Ensure program quality in program districts

Qualifications/Experiences:

MBBS or/with Master in public health or other relevant field with at least five years of working experience in the relevant field

Familiarity with key MNCH program interventions of government of Nepal

Strong evidence of report writing skills and proposal development.

To apply please send your covering letter and updated CV to vacancy@cncp.org.np on or before June 3, 2013.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.