Health Promoter

• Work under the supervision of Country Director (or assigned person) of GTN; Chairperson, Vice-Chair person and Chief Administrative Officer of Gangajamuna municipality
• Maintain regular communication with Kids at School in Nepal (Liz/Patrick Wherity) and (Prof. Padam Simkhada)

Candidate should have a mature, non-judgemental, confident and caring manner. The ability to interact well with people from a wide range of backgrounds, together with problem solving and project/time management skills are essential. Excellent communication skills are vital, as is the ability to motivate others.

Candidate should have:

• excellent oral and written communication skills (both in English and Nepali)
• ability to build and maintain good relationships with individuals and organisations - including public, private, community and voluntary bodies
• good presentation skills for speaking to groups
• decision-making skills for acting on policies and strategies
• leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence others in their health decision
• an understanding of health issues
• empathy for people facing difficult situations
• initiative and problem-solving ability
• good time management skills for managing your workload effectively
• the ability to manage projects and to carry out research
• creativity and the ability to achieve results and targets

Major Responsibilities

Programme planning and implementation 

• Coordinate with Palika, manage and maintain effective coordination and collaboration with local stakeholders for smooth running of the project; and to ensure project activities are well understood and accepted at local level. 
• Conduct regular health education sessions at school and health promotion activities within the community.
• Support for regular health check of pupils, referring pupils to appropriate health facilities for further treatment if required.
• Identify the pupils who have learning difficulties, identify pupils who are not performing well. Help them to overcome these problems through one-to-one counselling, home visits and other means. 
• Design, manage and promote health improvement programmes within the school and in the communities.
• Liaising with, supporting the work of, and providing expert advice to other voluntary, charity and statutory organisations (such as the Health Post, other NGOs and Feeder schools
• Provide training to primary level teachers including feeder schools

b) Recording and reporting 

• Make presentations at all levels.
• Write reports as required by the project (this will be discussed during planning)
• Report regularly to funding agency, local government and the other stakeholders as required

c) Communication and coordination

• Maintain weekly update through social media (WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) about the progress
• Communicate and coordination with KASIN and Ganga Jamuna rural municipality 

d) Administrative

• Work as assigned by the line Manager 

• Salary will be at the range of Intermediate level education/technical SLC plus other benefits (travel and communication)
• Initial contract will be for 2 years (renewed every year and subject to extension