Program Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Program Officer

Duty Station: Field-based (Assigned Municipalities in Sindhupalchowk district)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Number of Positions: (Few)

Application Deadline: 30th June, 2026

About us:

We are a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established in 2019, working to strengthen implementation science research for improved public health outcomes in Nepal. As part of our commitment to excellence and effective program delivery, we are seeking qualified, motivated individuals to join our team as Program Officers.

About the Position:

We are seeking motivated and dynamic Program Officers to support the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of community and health facility-based public health interventions. The Program Officers will work closely with municipalities, health facilities, Health Workers (HWs), Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), Field Supervisors, and project teams to ensure effective program delivery and quality implementation.

Each Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating activities across assigned municipalities and supporting ongoing monitoring, documentation, qualitative data collection, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Coordination and Capacity Building

• Attend municipality and health facility meetings and maintain regular coordination with key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary focal person for assigned municipalities and health facilities.
• Support orientation and refresher training sessions for Health Workers and FCHVs as required.

Field Monitoring and Support

• Conduct regular field visits to observe community activities, including group meetings and home visits.
• Provide supportive supervision and feedback to field teams.
• Identify implementation challenges and support problem-solving efforts.

Process Tracking and Documentation

• Monitor progress of project activities at health facilities and community levels.
• Document achievements, challenges, action points, and lessons learned.
• Maintain high-quality field notes, monitoring records, and supporting documentation.

Qualitative Data Collection

• Conduct periodic reflection interviews with health workers and stakeholders.
• Support transcription, data organization, and qualitative analysis processes.

Reporting and Communication

• Participate in regular coordination meetings.
• Update trackers, prepare reports, and ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Project Coordinators, Field Supervisors, municipalities, and health facilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay in the field site and work closely with local stakeholders.
• Good documentation and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Google drive applications (Google sheet, Google slides, Google docs, etc).
• Fluency in Nepali and working proficiency in English.

Preferred:

• Experience working with municipalities, health facilities, or community health programs.
• Experience in qualitative data collection, interviews, transcription, or implementation research.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation processes and implementation science frameworks.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative public health program.
• Exposure to implementation research, health systems strengthening, and community-based interventions.
• Professional learning and growth opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their current CV, cover letter, copies of relevant academic certificates and two professional references to career.iish@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We, the organization, reserve the right to reject any or all applications without specifying any reasons.

Please use “Program Officer Application – [Your Full Name]” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The organization is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.