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Position: Provincial Health Specialist
Number of Positions: 1
Project: Samartha: Enhancing Gender and Human Development Outcomes through Systems
Strengthening
Location: Janakpurdham, Madhesh Province (with frequent travel to Local governments)
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Provincial Head, with technical reporting to health lead and Samartha Programme
Management Unit (PMU)
Start Date: 01 August 2025 (subject to funding approval from the donor)
End Date: 31 March 2026
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Adam Smith International (ASI) is a global advisory firm that works with governments, international development partners, and the private sector to deliver long-term, transformative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Operating across more than 30 countries, ASI specialises in governance, economic reform, climate resilience, and inclusive development - applying rigorous analysis,technical expertise, and locally led strategies to achieve sustainable impact.
PROGRAMME BACKGROUND
Samartha: Enhancing Gender and Human Development Outcomes through Systems Strengthening is a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funded programme implemented by Adam Smith International. The programme works in close partnership with the Government of Nepal and aims to enhance the capacity of provincial and local governments to deliver social sector services.
This programme will focus on improving the systems and capacity of local government to deliver its social service mandates with a specific focus on improving access to quality health and education services, especially by women, girls and marginalised communities. This will be complemented with national policy support in the Health and Education sectors to ensure sector policies and resource allocations align to support Nepal in building responsive and resilient Health and Education service delivery systems. Through systems strengthening, Samartha aims to enable more equitable, accountable, and inclusive development outcomes.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Provincial Health Specialist will serve as a province-level technical advisor to the Madhesh Province
government to provide strategic oversight and evidence-based support to the health-related components
of the programme. S/he will be responsible for close collaboration with the provincial health authorities
(including the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), other relevant line ministries, local governments,
and other stakeholders), and for providing strategic guidance to strengthen resilient health systems and
inclusive and accountable service delivery.
The Specialist will also support the adaptation and contextualisation of national policies at the provincial
and local level, ensuring that service delivery strategies reflect federal and provincial priorities. The
position requires a technically proficient professional with demonstrated expertise in public health
programme implementation, health sector governance, public sector engagement, and institutional
capacity strengthening. The Provincial Health Specialist will work closely with the Samartha’s federal
technical team, cluster staff, and provincial counterparts to provide evidence-based, inclusive, and
sustainable health interventions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Technical Leadership and Programme Implementation (60%)
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
Innovation, Evidence, and Learning (IEL) with Reporting (10%)
Capacity Building and Technical Support (15%)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Professional Background
Skills and Competencies
Other Requirements
TERM OF REFERENCE (ToR)
A detailed Terms of Reference outlining the scope of work, responsibilities, and expected deliverables will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.
Note: Women, candidates from marginalised communities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.