Health Officer

Nepal Red Cross Society, Headquarters, Kathmandu 

Vacancy Announcement 

First Published Date: 2083/07/12

The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) headquarters invites applications from qualified and interested Nepali citizens for the recruitment of fixed-term positions. 

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are requested to apply through the link below within 7 days from the first publication date of this notice:

Nepal Red Cross Society Job Application Form

Applications received after the deadline or not submitted in the prescribed format will not be considered. Shortlisting may be conducted for the advertised positions. Applicants may apply for only one position. Salary, allowances, and other terms, conditions, and benefits shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Nepal Red Cross Society. Ager barrier is not applicant for the NRCS staff.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. NRCS reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.

Position: Health Officer based on NRCS HQ  

Level: 6th 

Duty Station: NRCS HQ, Kathmandu with frequent travel to affected municipalities and communities

Reporting to: MHPSS Coordinator and Health Coordinator

Duration: 6 Month (with possibility of extension) 

1. Purpose

The Health Officer will provide day-to-day operational and project implementation support to the MHPSS Coordinator at NRCS Headquarters. The position will primarily support administrative coordination, logistics, documentation, reporting, information management, follow-up of activities and other basic non-technical functions required for effective implementation of the MHPSS response. The Health Officer will help ensure that planned activities are organised, documented and followed up in a timely manner, while technical decisions and technical supervision remain with the MHPSS Coordinator and designated technical personnel.

2. Key Responsibilities

Coordination and implementation

• Support the MHPSS Coordinator in day-to-day planning, scheduling and follow-up of MHPSS and NCD response activities at HQ and district levels.
• Coordinate routine administrative communication with district Field Response Coordinator, Health/MHPSS Officers and relevant NRCS departments as instructed by the MHPSS Coordinator.
• Support organisation of coordination meetings, orientations, trainings, workshops and field visits, including invitations, participant lists, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Assist in coordination with finance, logistics, procurement, administration and other support functions for timely implementation of approved activities.

Field supervision and monitoring support

• Undertake field visits, as required, to follow up implementation progress, operational arrangements, documentation and reporting.
• Support collection and consolidation of routine activity information from districts and verify completeness of required supporting documents.
• Maintain regular follow-up with district teams on agreed actions, activity schedules, supplies and reporting deadlines.
• Escalate implementation challenges, safeguarding concerns or issues requiring technical decisions to the MHPSS Coordinator without independently providing technical MHPSS guidance.

Training and operational support

• Provide logistical and administrative support for MHPSS orientations, trainings, supervision sessions and other capacity-building activities.
• Coordinate venues, materials, travel, accommodation, attendance records, training documentation and other operational requirements in accordance with NRCS procedures.
• Support preparation, printing, dispatch and tracking of approved MHPSS information, education and communication materials, tools and supplies.
• Assist the MHPSS Coordinator with routine correspondence, presentations and implementation documents.

Reporting and information management

• Compile routine activity updates and inputs from districts and support preparation of weekly, monthly and donor/project reports under the guidance of the MHPSS Coordinator.
• Maintain organised electronic and hard-copy records of activity reports, attendance sheets, minutes, monitoring information, photographs and other project documentation.
• Update basic project monitoring trackers, beneficiary/activity records and implementation databases while maintaining confidentiality and data-protection requirements.
• Support documentation of achievements, implementation challenges, lessons learned and follow-up actions in coordination with the Response PMER Coordinator/Officer. 
• Coordinate with relevant staff to ensure required financial, procurement and logistics documentation is submitted and filed on time.

3. Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, (Priority on Master's in Psychology, Postgraduate degree in Psychology (PGDP), Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Sciences, Nursing. A health-related qualification is preferred.

Required Experience and Competencies

• The candidate must have at least a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a relevant field with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, or a Postgraduate degree in Psychology (PGDP) with at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in health, humanitarian response, project/programme implementation, administration, coordination or a related field; experience in emergency response is an advantage.
• Experience supporting project implementation, logistics, documentation, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and follow up with field teams and support departments against agreed deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Nepali and working proficiency in English.
• Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and routine digital information-management tools.
• Experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, government health system or humanitarian organisations is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of MHPSS, public health and protection principles in emergencies is desirable; the post is not expected to provide clinical or specialised MHPSS services.

4. Personal Competencies

The position requires a person who is organised, proactive, field-oriented and able to work independently while maintaining close coordination with technical and operational teams. The Health Officer should demonstrate strong follow-up skills, attention to detail, teamwork, accountability and respect for confidentiality, dignity, inclusion and cultural sensitivity when working with people affected by emergencies, including people experiencing mental health and psychosocial needs.

Note:

Preference will be given to persons representing Dalits, Indigenous peoples, and minorities.