Terms of Reference Public Health Assistant

Position: Public Health Assistant (PHA)

Location: at Rural/Municipality Level

Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

Probation Period: 3 months

Duration of Contract: One year with the possibility of extension

Gross Salary: NRs. 28,941 per month (Gross)

Background:

PeaceWin is going to implement Health Rights Improvement Project in Tribenu Municipality,

Badimalika Municipality, Municipality, Gaumul Rural Municipality and

Chhededaha Rural Municipality of Bajura district under the funding of KOICA and GNI .

The major aim of this project is advancing right to health of adolescent girls through improved

MHM environment from 2020 to 2022.

Scope of Work

PHA is responsible for implementation of MHM project funded by GNI Nepal. The PHA will be based in assigned Rural/ Municipality, Bajura District with frequent travels to the working locations.

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibility

A. Planning

 Collect district/village Rural/ Municipality/ Ward level specific data and information on

MHM

 Micro planning of trainings, orientations and campaigns

 Assist in feasibility study of infra activities

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B. Implementation

 Collect supportive documents required for activity approval

 Conduct/ facilitate trainings and orientations

 Keep record of project activities

C. Co-ordination

 Coordinate with key informants in the communities to establish early rapport and

assist to provide overall orientation of the project.

 Conduct coordination meetings with health facility, rural /municipalities, S-WASH-CC,

School Management Committees (SMCs) and other stakeholders for effective

implementation of activities.

D. Reporting

 Report as per prescribed forms and format on regular (weekly, monthly, semi-annual

and annual) basis.

 Compile experiences, lessons learnt, best practices and success stories from the

working communities and report to admin finance assistant (AFA)

E. General

 Perform other duties and responsibilities as instructed by supervisor.

Qualification and Desired Expertise

Education

 Bachelor in Public health/ Sociology/ Anthropology, Health education, Staff Nurse/ Health

Assistant or related field

Experience

 One-year experience in relevant field.

 In-depth knowledge of community health.

 Experience in social mobilization.

NOTES:

 Locals, especially women and members of ethnic or marginalized communities are

encouraged to apply for this position 2

 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only shortlisted

candidates will be notified for the interview

 Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification

of the candidate.

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