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Helen Keller International

Project Manager/Data Liaison

Helen Keller International
Location: Nepal
Salary:As Per Organization's Rule
Posted Date: 2019-08-09 Deadline: 2019-08-14
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Nepal
  • Qualification Degree : Master’s in medicine in a related field (ophthalmology, pediatrics, etc.).
  • Salary : As Per Organization's Rule
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Helen Keller 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, building the capacity of organizations, and contributing to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. HKI/Nepal’s nutrition is the largest portfolio.

HKI/Nepal is currently seeking applications from qualified, experienced and self-motivated candidates for the following Banke based positions

Project Manager:  Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Management-1

Description

  • Overall responsible for the implementation of the ROP project in Banke.
  • Collaborate with the implementing partner hospitals, governmental and non -governmental organizations, eye hospitals and other partners /stakeholders 
  •  Develop the ROP project implementation workplan and a monitoring and evaluation plan.
  • Assist with launching the ROP inception program and related orientations  in Banke.
  • Assist to plan and roll out the Master Training of Trainers (MTOT) for partner hospitals.
  • Submit regular updates, monthly reports, field reports, workshop and training report

Requirement for the role

Educational Degree:

  • Master’s in medicine in a related field (ophthalmology, pediatrics, etc.).

Experiences years:

  • Minimum of  2/3 years’ experience in any of the related medical areas.   
  • Technical knowledge in areas related to NICU, new-born and infant care.

Communication Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and confident to effectively interact and communicate with government, academia, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability  to write/produce program and technical reports.

Data Liaison: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)-1

Description

  • Maintain a logbook for each screening site, all babies meeting the criteria for ROP on a daily basis.
  • Assist each site to enter, update and complete the data sheets on each of the neonates requiring screening.
  • Assist the hospital ROP team to ensure data regarding follow up calls and visits of the new born is gathered and entered accurately. 
  • Work with the Project Manager and the hospital ROP focal persons to ensure data sheets are completed on a weekly basis.
  • Support in conducting baseline and end line surveys.
  • Support in ROP induction, trainings and monitoring activities.

Requirement for the role

Educational Degree:

  • Bachelor’s degree in management, information technology, data management and/or in related field

Communication skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and confident to effectively interact and communicate with hospitals, government, academia, and other stakeholders.           
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with both external and internal contacts.
  •  Experience in working with government district offices and  INGOs.

Apply Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Submission to: Nepal.recruitment@hki.org

  • A cover letter
  • Updated CV
  • Minimum of three reference contact details (mobile and e-mail), including current employer.

Deadline for Submission: COB August 14, 2019 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process.

Helen Keller International promotes workforce diversity and is an equal opportunities employer

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Organization Summary

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.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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