MPHD Nepal Project

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Program Officer

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General Mgmt. / Administration / Operations

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 43

Experience: More than or equal to 2 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Title/Position: Program Officer

Job Summary

This position aims to provide technical support to private health facilities and service providers, local government bodies and other civil society actors for promotion of Family Planning Services through private sectors. S/he reports directly to Program Coordinator based at provincial office, always maintaining close communication. S/he will also be responsible for coordinating with districts stakeholders including government line agencies, NGOs and other partners working in the area of family planning and reproductive health as needed.

Department/Unit Program

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Location: Project Implementing

Provinces: Province 1, Madhesh, Bagmati, Lumbini, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces

Level: 4

Driving license: Must have 2- wheeler driving license

No of Vacancies : 43

Key Responsibilities

Planning / Implementing

Prepare and get approval of monthly work travel plans for quality assurance and other field level activities related to selected outlet from authorized supervisor.

Roles and responsibilities

Provide technical support to private health facilities and service providers, local government bodies for promotion of Family Planning services at private sectors
Works with local pharmacies, private clinics, polyclinics, private hospitals and service provider to ensure the quality of FP/RH services
Provide onsite evaluation, technical coaching and mentoring to Service
Provider of selected outlet for providing quality family planning service.
Assist Service Provider on using online application for inquires, feedback for periodic reporting
Provide orientation to other staff of the private health facilities on the subject matters as per the project (e.g. PBCC, VCAT, ASRH, Depo)
Co-ordinate/interact with key stakeholders in the district/municipality as and when required
Coordinating with local civil society actors, adolescents and youth groups and other community groups for networking and promotion of selected outlets centers and their services.

Reporting

Submit complete monthly reports as per the project requirement to supervisor in timely manner
Encourage service providers to submit monthly reports using the app.

Conduct Training Activities

Conduct and arrange all the logistics for the trainings/ orientation/ workshops as per timeline in coordination with other staff members.
Assist the lead trainer during training session, support in logistics and administrative related work.
Facilitate the training/orientation sessions as per requirement.

Required Specific Skills/Competencies and Others

Knowledge about health system of Nepal including service delivery mechanism, reporting, financing, human resources, and health governance.
Excellent knowledge about the contribution of private sector in health system
Knowledge about the Family Planning, ASRH and RH commodities and its supply system in Nepal
Excellent knowledge and practical experience in networking and collaboration with different health and non-health government and non-governmental stakeholders
Experiences of business development of organization
Excellent in developing Public Relationship (PR)
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Negotiation skills
Willingness for frequent travel; 80% of the job role involves extensive travelling for conducting
Technical Support Visit (TSVs), training and meetings.
Must hold a valid two-wheeler driving license.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Nursing/Social Work/Sociology
Minimum Experience: 2 Years of working experience in the field of reproductive health, and family planning with private-sector engagement
Remarks : Local candidates will be given priority

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in recruitment.

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Apply Before: Jan 16, 2023

About the organization

MPHD Nepal Project

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Nepal CRS Company (Nepal CRS) is a Social Marketing Organization engaged in Family Planning, Maternal Child Health, Adolescent Reproductive Health and other health products and service intervention in Nepal. Its mission is to improve the National Health status by changing behavior and increasing access to health products and services.