District Focal Person

Job Description: District Focal Person

Position: District Focal Person (DFP)

Number of Positions: 7 (One per designated district)

Duty Stations: Morang, Dhanusha, Kathmandu, Kailali, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi-East, and Surkhet.

Compensation & Benefits: In accordance with the organization’s Human Resources policy.

Contract Duration: Up to July 15, 2027, with potential for extension based on performance, funding availability, and project needs.

Position Overview

The District Focal Person (DFP) will lead the implementation of the Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) for Tuberculosis (TB) initiative at the district level. This role is pivotal in strengthening TB service delivery, enhancing health system accountability, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Under the guidance of the Team Lead and the M&E Manager, the DFP will coordinate community engagement, mobilize and supervise CLM Leaders, oversee data collection and validation, and foster strategic collaborations with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination & Field Implementation

• Execute district-level project activities in strict adherence to CLM guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the CLM Toolkit, and the project’s logical framework.
• Ensure all field operations meet established quality standards and contribute to the project's overall objectives.

2. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with community leaders, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) focused on TB to foster synergies and amplify impact.

3. Training, Mentorship, & Technical Support

• Conduct field-level orientations and provide ongoing technical mentorship to CLM Leaders.
• Guide CLM Leaders in administering User Feedback Forms (UFF).
• Facilitate and conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).
• Support activities related to active TB case finding, contact tracing, and tracking of initial loss-to-follow-up cases.

4. Data Quality & Management

• Supervise the collection of field data to ensure its completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and strict confidentiality.
• Oversee data cleaning and validation processes to guarantee the overall integrity and quality of all collected information.

5. Supervision & Facilitation

• Oversee all district-level activities and conduct frequent field monitoring visits to support and guide CLM Leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between CLM Leaders, health facility staff, and district health management teams to facilitate seamless access to service delivery points.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit comprehensive quantitative and qualitative reports, as well as detailed work plans, to the Team Lead and M&E Manager.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all activities and ensure timely submission of project deliverables, while performing other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships

• Direct Supervisors: Project Manager, Team Lead and M&E Manager
• Internal Collaborators: CLM Leaders and the broader project team.
• External Collaborators: District Health Offices, community leaders, TB-focused CBOs, local health facilities, and individuals and communities affected by TB.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Experience:

Exprience:

• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, field-level project implementation, monitoring, and health service coordination.
• Prior experience working in TB services or disease-specific community health programs is a significant advantage.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by key vulnerable populations and TB-affected communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals of all gender, race, and ethnicities in diverse community settings.
• A strong commitment to working in the assigned district.

Application submission deadline: 26th August 2026 no later than 5:00 PM

Please submit your application, including a resume/CV and cover letter, mentioning the applied district and position in the subject of the email to vacancy.hr.jantra@gmail.com. We will prioritize applicants who reside locally within the district. TB survivors are highly encouraged to apply for all above-mentioned positions.