Helen Keller International
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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 Officer - 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 Division) 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 Officer - Consultant
Tentative duration: (Approximately 60 days).

Department/ Location:

Required number: all six provinces (except Lumbini Province) as listed below.

Karnali Province: Surkhet- 2
Bagmati Province: Dhading - 1
Gandaki Province: Nawalparasi East - 1

Roster call for following districts: - Panauti, Syangja, Jhapa, Dhanusha and Rautahat, Kanchanpur

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.

Background:

The Research officers (consultant) will be responsible for enrolling study participants through data collection on a regular basis at different data collection points including 7 days enrollment survey, and 30 days follow-up visit. The consultant will also facilitate orientation/meetings at health facility level and provide continued supportive supervision for the study participant’s enrollment.

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 the enrollment of study participants and obtaining written informed consent, ensuring ethical guidelines.

Educational qualifications and experiences:

At least three years of past experience in research related activities of I/NGOs in nutrition/health sectors.
Sound knowledge on quantitative research methods.
Experience working in the 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:

Conduct and facilitate orientation at district level, conduct orientation of health workers.
The consultants are responsible for data collection and conduct follow-up home visits of PW in the recommended follow-up points.
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/careers/

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