Health Assistant

Health Foundation Nepal

Health Foundation Nepal (HFN) is a charitable, not-for-profit, and non-political organization consisting of individuals committed to improving the health and well-being of Nepal’s most deserving people. With the mission of advocating for public health policies and programs that promote the health and well-being of underserved people in Nepal’s rural and urban areas, allowing them to reach their full potential, HFN has been working in different Nepali communities since its establishment in 2013.

Details / requirements:

Vacancy Announcement

Health Foundation Nepal (HFN) is a Non-government and non-profit national level organization working in various public health programs/projects to improve the health and well-being of the most underserved people of Nepal. We also work in humanitarian crises namely disaster and diseases outbreak. HFN is currently recruiting a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Health Assistant for community-based health research and clinical programs in the Dang district.

Position:
Health Assistant (H.A) – One 
Station:
Ghorahi-6, Jajaragaun, Dang (Community based clinical programs)
Qualifications:
PCL in General Medicine (H.A) with relevant experiences of at least two years and interest in health research and community primary health care programs.
Salary:
As per organizational norms.
Duration:
The job contract will be for one year with the possibility of an extension.
Apply:
hfnhealth@outlook.com

Position Description:

The Health Assistant will be responsible to assess community needs, plan and execute community-based Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Research Program and assisting to implement preventive & curative activities based on community. S/he will support organizing regular research screening camps, management of NCDs cases, and support to strengthening data quality and compliance with research protocols. S/he will be providing basic health services from community health clinics and outreach/satellite clinics. S/he is responsible to maintain a good working relationship with patients, colleagues and partners, local government authorities, district, and municipal level line agencies. In addition, Health Assistant will also support documenting project activities and report project progress as required.

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter and CV by March 11, 2022, to email: hfnhealth@outlook.com. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for further assessment. Residents of Dang (local candidates) with experiences in health research and community-based clinical programs are encouraged to apply. 

Date of publication: Feb. 23, 2022

Overview

Category Medical / Nursing
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time
Experience 2+ years
Education HA / OA Course
Posted Date 25 Feb, 2022
Apply Before 11 Mar, 2022
City Dang