PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION - OFFICER

PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION - OFFICER

Closing date: 31 October 2026

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

Interviews: as per scheduled date

Location:  Nuwakot, Nepal (multiple flood-affected districts)

Contract: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)

One Oxfam Grade: D2

Salary and benefits: As per national pay scale

Oxfam has been working in Nepal for over 40 years. We implement programmes through three interrelated thematic priorities - Climate and Water, Gender Justice, and Humanitarian and DRM to respond to the intersectional and multidimensional nature of inequalities and injustices that perpetuate poverty in the lives of women, marginalized, vulnerable people and communities.

The Role

To support the implementation of Public Health Promotion (PHP) and Community Engagement activities within the Nepal flood response in collaboration with partners and communities.

The postholder will work closely with partner PHP teams to deliver community engagement, hygiene promotion, and disease outbreak prevention activities that help reduce public health risks and promote safe WASH practices. The role will support community participation, accountability, inclusion, and safeguarding throughout programme implementation, while contributing to monitoring, learning, and adaptation of activities based on community feedback and emerging needs.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Environmental Health, Health Promotion, Social Sciences, Community Development, WASH, or a related field

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Public Health Promotion, WASH, public health, or community-based programming.
• Experience working directly with communities and local stakeholders.
• Experience supporting implementation of humanitarian, development, or community-based programmes.
• Understanding of behaviour change, community engagement, and public health promotion approaches.
• Experience collecting monitoring data and preparing programme reports.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with partners and diverse community groups.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across programme locations.
• Good written and spoken English and Nepali.
• Commitment to gender equality, safeguarding, inclusion, and humanitarian principles.

What we offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Humanitarian and DRM and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. 

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Please click here for the application.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.