Nyaya Health Nepal (NHN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Database Engineer

Views: 361|Published on: Dec 15, 2025

IT & Telecommunication

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than 1 year|

Not Disclosed

Nyaya Health Nepal is looking for a Database Officer to strengthen our data management systems, support evidence-based decision making, and enhance our organizational learning culture. The Database Officer will join a team of over 200 full-time staff working across our clinical and administrative hub in the Far-West Province at Bayalpata Hospital. Applications are accepted on an immediate, rolling basis.

The Organization: Nyaya Health Nepal

Nyaya Health Nepal (NHN) is a Nepal-based NGO delivering healthcare to underserved communities in Nepal in close partnership with the Government of Nepal. We deliver care to nearly 200,000 people every year through an integrated healthcare approach that strategically uses technology and data to improve continuity of care and reduce morbidity and mortality in rural settings.

Our goal is to leverage insights generated during service delivery to inform public healthcare policy and strengthen Nepal’s health system.

The Opportunity: Are you the right fit?

We are seeking a Database Officer who will oversee the development, maintenance, and optimization of NHN’s data systems. The role requires strong technical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work in environments that require creativity and efficient problem-solving with limited resources.

Management Structure

Reports To: Senior Impact Manager
Direct Reports: None (may supervise interns/assistants as needed)
Opening: 1 (One)
Location: Based on Kathmandu but may need to travel to implementation sites

Must-Have Qualities

Commitment to NHN Culture & Vision

The Database Officer must follow NHN’s Culture Code and model integrity, accountability, and a service-oriented mindset. They must uphold high data ethics and support data-driven decisions that prioritize patient outcomes.

Strong Technical and Systems-Building Skills

The candidate should be proficient in designing, managing, and improving data systems such as SQL databases, DHIS2, EHR datasets, PowerBI or Tableau dashboards, and workflow tools like Asana and Office-365. They must be able to develop user-friendly systems and train team members to use them effectively.

Excellent Time and Project Management

The Database Officer will handle multiple data processes at the same time, including data cleaning, validation, analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting. This requires strong prioritization and planning skills.

Analytical Mindset and Problem-Solving Ability

The role requires the ability to identify issues, resolve data inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy and reliability of data under time-sensitive situations.

Communication Skills

The candidate must be able to communicate technical data concepts clearly in both English and Nepali and work closely with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage high-volume workflows.
Experience in data quality assurance, dashboard development, and documentation of data processes is an added advantage.

Big 3 Responsibilities:

1. Database Development, Migration, and Optimization for the Integrated EHR Platform

Perform migration and optimization of existing databases.
Normalize and cluster current databases to improve performance.
Design and develop database architectures for various systems.
Collaborate with the team to ensure products are delivered on time and according to requirements, from planning through implementation.
Enhance system integrations across platforms such as OpenMRS, OpenELIS, Odoo, DCM4Che and DHIS2.
Provide regular updates to the Team Lead on progress and challenges.
Write complex and diverse queries based on organizational requirements.

2. Agile Development Responsibilities

Estimate the effort required to implement user stories.
Contribute to achieving sprint goals through development tasks.
Implement relevant test cases.
Conduct unit tests and initial acceptance testing.
Identify blockers and report them to the Scrum Master.
Work in a self-organized manner within the team.
Participate in daily Scrum meetings.

3. Quality Delivery and Ownership of the Integrated EHR Product

Deliver work only after thorough testing.
Prepare technical documentation for all completed tasks.
Provide technical insights when needed, clearly explaining technical concepts to the Team Lead.
Coordinate and communicate with the global Bahmni coalition if required.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in all project phases, including requirement gathering, design, and development.
Design, write, and maintain efficient, reliable database and queries.
Support EHR development and implementation, including training staff and clinicians in the effective use of NepalEHR.
Provide feedback to EMR/EHR developers to support product improvement.
Assist the team with generating reports from the database.
Optimize existing databases to improve overall system performance.
Manage database query components for DHIS integration.

Note: The above responsibilities are not exhaustive. The Database position may be assigned additional duties as directed by the line manager.

Applying Procedure

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Apply Before: Dec 30, 2025

About the organization

Nyaya Health Nepal (NHN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Bluebird Mall - 700, Thapathali, Kathmandu

About Us

Since 2008, Nyaya Health Nepal (NHN), a non-profit organization has been dedicated to advancing equitable, high-quality healthcare for underserved and remote communities across Nepal. Working in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Provincial Governments, and the Local Government NHN strengthens healthcare systems and promotes equity-driven service delivery aligned with Article 35 of Nepal’s Constitution and Sustainable Development Goal 3.

Over the past decade and a half, NHN has led transformative health system initiatives in some of Nepal’s most remote regions. NHN successfully managed Bayalpata Hospital and Chaurpati Primary Health Center in Achham, as well as Charikot Hospital in Dolakha, driving major improvements before smoothly transitioning each facility to government ownership. These handovers completed in Bagmati Province in 2020 and Sudurpaschim Province in 2025, demonstrate NHN’s proven expertise in Primary and Referral Care and the Design–Build–Operate–Transfer (DBOT) model for sustainable healthcare infrastructure and operations.

To strengthen care continuity and data-driven decision making, NHN introduced a comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in its own managed facilities, Pashupati Chulachuli Hospital and Bayalpata Hospital and later scaled it to 12 additional hospitals, including 8 district hospitals in Karnali Province. This digital health platform supports integrated service delivery, continuous patient tracking, real-time reporting, and reporting to Nepal’s national HMIS and DHIS2 systems. These efforts have been enabled by strong partnerships with the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), provincial health directorates, and district hospitals, ensuring smooth implementation and long-term sustainability of digital innovations.

With a dedicated team of more than 400 professionals, NHN has delivered care to 1.32 million patients, conducted 1.27 million home visits, and expanded digital health solutions across some of Nepal’s most geographically underserved regions demonstrating measurable impact in improving rural health outcomes.