Helen Keler International (HKI)/Nepal, an International non-profit organization (INGO) works to improve the sight and lives of the vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition through public health approaches, build capacity of organizations, and contribute to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. Nutrition is the largest HKI portfolio. In partnership with the USAID funded Child Blindness Program, HKI•Nepal is conducting a research projecrAdaptation of technology and strengthening systems for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) management in Kathmandu Valey"and is seeking applications from qualified, energetic and self- motivated Nepalese citizens for the following short-term position:
This is a full time consultancy for six (6) months, based in HKI-Nepal, Chakupat and rotating among three participating hospitals in Kathmandu Valey for data collection.
Position - Research Assistant -1
Short -Term (Kathmandu)
Description
Required for the role:
Education:
Work experience:
Skills:
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Submission to: Nepal.recruitment@hki.org
Deadline for Submission: COB October 13. 2017
Only short•listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process.
Helen Keller International promotes workforce diversity and is an equal opportunities employer
Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.
We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countries.
Part of this work is focused on preventing blindness and vision loss for millions of vulnerable people through cataract surgery, vision correction, vitamin A supplementation, screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and distribution of treatments and cures for neglected tropical diseases.
We also work to reduce malnutrition by promoting solutions aimed at improving nutrition practices for millions of families. These include vitamin A supplementation, maternal and child nutrition education, fortification of staple foods with essential nutrients, globally recognized family-led agricultural programs, and community based management of acute malnutrition.
Helen Keller International also reaches tens of thousands of under-served youth in the United States each year through ChildSight®. This unique program provides free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to students living in poverty in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.