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Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications from suitable and qualified professional for the Sector Support Programme (HSSP). The Nepali- German Health Sector Support Programme, a joint technical cooperation programme of the German and Nepali governments, works on improving accessibility to health services for the people of Nepal - particularly young people, pregnant women and drug users. The four major areas of HSSP support inlcude: 1) increase quality of medical care especially pregnant women and newborns; 2) improved access to reproductive health services for young people; 3) capacity development for National Health Insurance and 4) improved access and quality of medical and psychological services for drug users (harm reduction).
The position holders will support the Nepali-German Health Sector Suppport Programme in the effective implementation of activities in the area of capacity development for the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme.

Programme Officer

Vacancy code/notice no :14016
Organisation Name :German Development Cooperation
Published on :Kantipur
Published Date :April 22, 2014
Job Type :Full Time
Experience :3 - 5 years
Educational :Master
No. of Vacancies :1
Job Location :Kathmandu
Apply Before :May 9, 2014 [14 days left]

Educational Description

  • Minimum Masters degree in Economics, Health Economics, Public Health or other relevant Social Sciences

Job Specification

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a similar position
  • Prior work experience implementing health insurance or involvement in community awareness campaigns is an asset
  • Knowledge of evaluation methods both quantitative and qualitative is an asset
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with defferent stakeholders including district level government bodies / officials, external development partners and non-governmental organizations
  • Good knowledge of the health system in Nepal
  • Very good English (spoken and written) skills
  • Sound computer skills in MS Office
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team environment

Job Description

  • Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of activities of the Nepali-German Health Sector Support Programme in the area of Health Financing and Social Health protection
  • Provide technical support and advice to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in designing and implementing the National Health Insurance Scheme
Support the Nepali-German Health Sector Support Programme in planning and implementing capacity development measures that support the establishment of the National Health Insurance Scheme with a focus on the following key areas:
  • The introduction of an IT-based health insurance information management system (target groups: insurance carrierr and providers)
  • Information campaigns and awareness intervention in the pilot districts on insurance
  • Provide technical support to partners and strengthen the national stakeholder dialogue in health financing / social health protection
  • Support the various global and local coordination mechanisms in the area of health financing and social health protection - especially in relation to interacting / networking with civil society
  • Support documentation and the creation of information materials for the Nepali-German Health Sector Support Programme.
  • Support the result based monitoring of the activities as well as knowledge managment
  • Take into account cross-cutting themes such as public-private partnership, gender mainstreaming and equity and efficiency in designing programm activities

Specific Requirement

  • The salary and social benefits will correspond to the rule applicable to GIZ national personnel in Nepal.

Apply Instructions

Interested Nepali citizens are requested to send a complete application including CV, two referees, a recent passport size photograph and an email address in an envelope marked with the application for the post to the following address by 09 May, 2014 by post to
GIZ-HSSP, G. P. O. Box: 1457, Kathmandu
or via email to: hssp@giz.org.np
Please write in the subject line while applying by position by;
Position Nr. 1 "Ref. Nr.-14016: Programme Officer: - Kathmandu"
Position Nr. 2 "Ref. Nr.-14017: Regional Programme Officer: - Dipayal"
Position Nr. 3 "Ref. Nr.-14018: Programme Officer: - Nepalgunj"
Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to cancel ot postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.
Especially women and candidates from underprivileged castes and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply and for duty station outside Kathmandu, preference will be given to candidates originating from the same or adjacent districts.