Nutrition Specialist

Job posted on 11 Mar, 2019 Apply before 19 Mar, 2019
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:

HKI/Nepal is working to improve the nutritional status of women and young children through evidence-based research and programs. Helen Keller International (HKI), CARE, FHI 360, Nepali Technical Assistance Group (NTAG), Equal Access Nepal (EAN), Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO), Vijaya Resource development Centre (VDRC) is implementing USAID funded Suaahara II Program (SP II) in 42 districts, applications are invited from interested, committed, dynamic team players and experienced Nepali nationals for the following position:

 Position:

 Description

Requirement for the Role:

Nutrition Specialist

The position holder will be responsible for: 

  • Assist Chief, Nutrition Section, Family Welfare Division (FWD) in the preparation of Annual Plan and Budget of National Nutrition Programs and provide technical support to implement and monito the activities as per the annual work plan.
  • Provide support to Nutrition section for documentations including report writing, data analysis, design /prepare presentations papers of national nutrition program
  • Facilitate /linkages coordination and communication between SUAHAARA-II program and the Nutrition Section at Family Welfare Division timely & regularly. 
  • Assist in designing and ensuring the use of monitoring tools for different national level nutrition programs to the Nutrition Section.

Please refer to  https://hki.org.np/ for the full job description.
  • Master's degree in public health with minimum 3 years of experience in nutrition. 

Skills:

  • Ability to work well with team and maintain positive working environment
  • Good communication skills both in English and Nepali 
  • Maintaining confidentiality, initiative, flexible, coordination and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Application Procedures:

Interested and eligible candidates can apply by submitting application to nepal.recruitment@hki.org. The application should include the following:

  • A cover letter clearly describing your experiences and competencies that meet the position requirement 
  • Updated CV 
  • Minimum of two reference contact details (mobile and e-mail), including current employer 

Deadline for Submission: COB March 19, 2019

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 Public Health
Openings 1
Experience 3+ years
Education M.P.H. (Masters in Public Health)
Posted Date 11 Mar, 2019
Apply Before 19 Mar, 2019
City Kathmandu

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