District Program Coordinator (DPC)

Job Description

Responsibilities of DPC:

• Works closely with the District Development Committee (DDC), District /Public Health Office (D/PHO), Village Development Committee (VDC) and Health Facility Operations and Management Committee (HFOMC) and other stakeholders in the district to implement H4L's capacity building and health systems strengthening technical assistance;
• Provides technical assistance to D/PHO routinely to implement joint district work plan focusing on high-priority VDCs to reduce disparities of access and use of health services;
• Support systems strengthening familly planning, reproductive, maternal, child newborn health and nutrition (FP/RH/MNCHN) activities, including recording and reporting especially in high priority VDCs.
• Builds the capacity of district and VDC government and other stakeholders in the district regarding health governance and planning and budgeting activities with proper coordination and collaboration;
• Supports H4L implemented assessments and studies;
• Supports D/PHO and Health Facility In-Charge in improving recording, reporting, analysis and use of HMIS, and other relevant data for effective program management
• Supports the implementation and dissemination of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) sensitive programs, activities, messages, and materials in the district for H4L supported activities;
• Builds the capacity of health workers and FCHVs in the district to address missed opportunities during service delivery;
• Provides technical assistance to draft district communications plans following NHEICC guidelines;
• Works closely with H4L senior advisors and specialists, and partners to use technology (mobile- and tablet-based outreach, text messaging, self-generated reminders, etc.) for selected activities in H4L districts
• Provides day-to-day supervision of, and works collaboratively with, the district-level H4L Community Health Quality Improvement Officer;
• Prepares periodic District Program Reports and submits to Regional Manager;
• Carries out other activities as assigned by the supervisor;
• Reports to Regional Manager based in Nepalgunj.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree in public health, policy, rural/community development or related field and at least 3 years of experience (or a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience) in Nepal;
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of community-based programs (experience in health programs, especially those focused on increasing access to and use of health services, promoting evidence-based best practices or improving the quality of health interventions that reduce morbidity and mortality of mothers, infants, and children, preferred);
• Extensive field experience in targeted districts and solid understanding of the realities and complexities of working in hard-to-reach villages with marginalized and disadvantaged groups, and integrating crosscutting GESI strategies;
• Demonstrated success in providing hands-on capacity building and technical assistance to partners and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with government counterparts, local organizations, and other program and partners;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Nepali and English;

Apply Instructions

To Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a resume with contact information to Operations Manager, Health for Life
(H4L), P.0. Box: 3172, Lalitpur, Nepal or email: marora@np-h4l.rti.org with "District Program Coordinator (DPC)" in the subject line with the mention of preferred
district. Deadline is 17 July 2016; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Telephone inquiry will not be entertained.

Female and candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are highly encouraged to apply.

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