Helen Keller International
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Helen Keller International is a non-profit organization with a vision of a world where no one is deprived of the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their true potential. Co-founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, our work includes support to grow and eat nutritious food, stave off malnutrition, build strong immune systems, access life-saving medical treatments, and prevent and treat blindness and vision loss for over 80 million people in 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Helen Keller has been operating in Nepal since 1988, initially focusing on eye care and Vitamin A supplementation, but has since expanded to include maternal and child health and nutrition, nutrition behavior change, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, among other sectors. We aim to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity in vulnerable communities by building local capacity and ownership; leveraging on strong monitoring, evaluation, and research systems; and advocating for national policies.

In response to the changing development landscape across the globe, Helen Keller has undergone a significant transformation. Formerly, the organization’s strategic focus was divided into three areas: nutrition, health, and neglected tropical diseases. We have now a two-pillar approach that prioritizes the food system and health systems and aims to create more impactful and resilient programs.

The organization is a pioneer in implementing integrated nutrition programs such as Suaahara I & II, Action Against Malnutrition through Agriculture (AAMA), and Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security (SABAL).

Research Associate - Consultant

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Helen Keller Intl. is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) working in health and nutrition in Nepal since 1988 to improve the nutritional status of women and young children through evidence-based research and programs. Helen Keller Intl. in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population (Nutrition Section) and with ethical approval from the Nepal Health Research Council is conducting a research study on multiple micronutrients supplementation. We request applications from qualified individuals for short-term assignments as mentioned below:

Position: Research Associate - Consultant
Tentative duration: (Approximately 66 days)

Background:

The Research Associates (consultant) will be responsible for collecting longitudinal quantitative data through regular house visits at 180, 225 days’ timeframe and acquire written informed consent. The consultant will also facilitate orientation/meetings at health facility level and provide continued supportive supervision for the study participant’s enrollment.

Department/Location:

Lumbini Province:

Rolpa- 1
Bardiya- 1

Note: Please mention your choice of district on the cover letter while applying for this position. LOCAL candidates with relevant skills and qualifications (see below) will be preferred.

Summary of the Job Purpose:

The primary role of this position is to collect data from the study participants at different data collection points. This includes collecting quantitative data through regular house visits at 180, 225 days’ timeframe written informed consent, ensuring ethical guidelines.

The research associates will have to go through training on overall program overview, data collection methodologies, and ensuring ethical Compliance.

Educational qualifications and experiences:

Should have at least bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, nutrition, or social sciences with at least a year of experience in research related activities
Sound knowledge on data collection and use.
Experience working in a district-based position.
Experience in using electronic data collection tools including ODK.
S/he must have workable knowledge of the local language where the position is based.

Key Deliverables:

Facilitate coordination at district level and health facility level.
The consultants are responsible for data collection and conduct follow-up home visits of PW in the recommended follow-up points.
Coordinate and support the Research Officer in conducting qualitative data collection.
Consultants will be required to comply with all the mandatory updates requested by the central project team.

Find scope of work through https://helenkellerintl.org.np/procurement-notice/