Helen Keller International, an international non-profit organization (INGO) works to improve the sight and lives of the vulnerable by combating the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health, and malnutrition through public health approaches, building the capacity of organizations, and contributing to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. Applications are invited from interested, committed, dynamic team players and experienced Nepali nationals for the following position:
This position will be responsible for leading qualitative research to determine the feasibility of replacing Iron Folic Acid tabs with Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) within the Government of the Nepali health system. The Manager will undertake a desk review of national nutrition data and perform several focus group discussions and key informant interviews to engage stakeholders in Nutrition and health on this topic. This is a short-term 9-month position with the opportunity to extend. Final deliverables will incude a recommendation report, and facilitation of a validation workshop with key stakeholders including representatives from the Government of Nepal.
Education + Experience
Masters Degree in Public Health or Nutrition or Community Medicine or Equivalent
Minimum 7 years of experience working with INGOs, bilateral, or multilateral agencies
Strong understanding of maternal and child health and nutrition in the region
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Should have experience with qualitative data analysis and report writing