Environmental Health (EH) Officer

Médecins du Monde (MdM) France, Nepal Mission

JOB PROFILE

Environmental Health (EH) Officer (based in Nepalgunj, Nepal)

Reports to: Program Manager

Published date: 2nd May 2025

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health (EH) Officer will support the effective implementation of the program, with a special focus on environmental health, occupational health and safety (OHS), and urban health, within a Healthy City approach.

The position is responsible for ensuring the optimum quality of project interventions and must contribute to upholding MdM’s best practices, including adherence to the code of conduct, policies, and procedures of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Implementation and Technical Assistance

• Support the effective and efficient program implementation and quality delivery of the program activities following MdM guidelines and policies;
• Ensure quality, effective, and efficient implementation of the environmental health, OHS, and urban health-related activities by all bodies involved, and perform regular field visits to ensure good project implementation.
• Provide technical guidance to the WASH Officer, the Health Activity Officer, and other relevant staff of the Partner NGO (PNGO) on planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
• Support PNGOs and CSOs in the implementation of sensitization and orientation of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) interventions and public health campaigns in environmental health, urban health, and OHS including components of Healthy City initiative;
• Support Program Manager to ensure that the project objectives and targets are achieved in a timely manner and that activities are carried out according to MdM standards;
• Monitor the context and propose adjustments in all reference documents, plans, schedules according to any relevant changes under the direction of the Program Manager;
• Support in development of program proposals/legal documents for grant applications and approvals;
• Support to organize learning and sharing events on behalf of MdM;.

2. Health Advocacy and Collaboration

• Engage with stakeholders and experts to plan and implement workshops, seminars, and advocacy events to promote the Healthy City and environmental health approaches in targeted local government;
• Collaborate and advocate with local government and multisectoral stakeholders to develop health-related plan/policies/guidelines, especially in the sector of a Healthy City approach, environmental health, and OHS;
• Establish and sustain the networking with key stakeholders at local, district and regional levels and participate in local, provincial, and national platforms in identified areas of advocacy;
• Contribute to developing communication and advocacy materials, including promotion of project achievements via local social media and other media portals;
• Contribute to increase access to quality OHS services for beneficiaries through existing health facilities, including capacity building of healthcare providers, under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator;
• Contribute to ensure the active participation of community members in program activities, and, under the functional supervision of the Medical Coordinator, build the capacity of local CSOs and Cooperatives to collectively engage local members on identified health issues;
• Promotion of the conducive environment through networking and workshops by engaging with stakeholders through public, private, and people partnership (4P) platform, 3R campaigns and other public platforms
• With the Medical Coordinator, contribute to the identification of needs in local health system and health facilities and the development of a support plan with technical details;
• Contribute to advocate for beneficiaries’ and communities’ access to quality health services;
• Represent MdM and participate in any relevant events, platforms, and forums to increase achievement of public health objectives.

3. Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Plan and conduct regular field visits to ensure the quality of the project implementation and organize the support and monitoring visits;
• Liaise between PNGO and M&E department of MdM to ensure that the monitoring and evaluation system mechanisms are operated effectively, including Monitool operations.
• Assist in conducting periodic assessments/surveys and produce analytical reports in coordination with M&E team of MdM;
• Contribute to analyse program results and potential corrective measures to be taken, in collaboration with country coordination team;
• Contribute to provide guidelines, templates, training, and support to project team members involved in data collection/evaluation activities;
• Contribute to any relevant project reports, such as monthly situational report, donor reports and other periodic reports, developed respecting the deadlines;
• Prepare and disseminate meeting minutes, and steering committee meeting minutes;
• Support PNGO to implement the evaluation and research studies in coordination with local stakeholders, government authorities, donors, and MdM coordination team.
• Play a lead role in the documentation of best practices, case stories, key learning, and major achievements of the project for institutional memory, knowledge management, and report writing.
• Coordinate, record, and immediately report to the Program Manager and MdM team in case of any humanitarian emergency situation in the field.
• Contribute to project LPAC/CPAC compliances under the supervision of the Program Manager.

Context:

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organization do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space
• Healthcare system

Since its inception in 1995, Médecins du Monde (MdM) has been steadfastly dedicated to advancing healthcare initiatives in Nepal, addressing a diverse array of critical issues. These endeavors encompass a multifaceted approach, targeting key areas such as tuberculosis and HIV management, sexual and reproductive health education and services, as well as fortifying the healthcare infrastructure in both urban and rural settings. Moreover, MdM has been instrumental in orchestrating swift and effective emergency responses across various provinces of Nepal, ensuring timely assistance in times of crisis.

Presently, MdM has turned its focus towards the realm of environmental health, recognizing the pressing need to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable populations. Specifically, the organization is deeply invested in promoting occupational health standards for informal waste workers and marginalized farmers, who often endure hazardous conditions and are exposed to pesticide risks in their daily routines. This holistic approach encompasses a range of cross-cutting activities, notably the integration of occupational health and safety (OHS) measures within broader health system strengthening initiatives. Additionally, MdM remains committed to facilitating access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, recognizing them as fundamental rights that must be upheld. Furthermore, the provision of emergency health services remains a cornerstone of MdM's mission, with dedicated efforts being channeled into the Lumbini and Bagmati provinces to ensure swift and efficient responses to emergent healthcare needs. Through these comprehensive efforts, MdM continues to make invaluable contributions towards enhancing the health and well-being of communities throughout Nepal.

Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions.

Médecins du Monde - France is a French humanitarian organization involved in emergency, post-emergency, and development programs in Nepal.

The employee shall respect Médecins du Monde - France’s schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime in order to quickly respond to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested.

This job description can be modified according to changes in MDM activities or in the context. It can be amended at any time after mutual consultation to meet the requirements of the programs.

Required Qualification & Experience:

Education:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in public health or environmental health science or any other relevant academic degree
• Desirable: Master's Degree on the same discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the field of environmental health and urban health involving implementation, management, and coordination in the public health sector and government authorities with NGOs/INGOs.
• Urban health and coordination with authorities are prerequisites.
• Experience in program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with the healthy city approach, urban health, waste management, and WASH is advantageous.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other communication tools.
• Fluent in Nepali and English (both oral and written).

Languages: Able to read, write and communicate in English at professional level

Notes to Candidates:

• Nationality: Nepalese
• Duration: December 2025 (possibility of renewal)
• Duty Station: Nepalgunj (with frequent field visits)
• Number of positions: 1
• Closing date of application: 11th May 2025

How to Apply:

Candidates are requested to complete online form through this link https://forms.gle/b7mtbsGqLBwDWBne7 and upload the CV (Resume), cover letter.

Before uploading any documents, convert your files into PDF format and rename your file name with your full name as per the instructions in the form.

Médecins du Monde Nepal reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an equal opportunity employer. MDM refuses in its action any discrimination for reasons of nationality, race, gender, religion, class, language, origin, or political opinion.