Career Opportunity

Number: Few

Duty Station: Rupa Rural Municipality of Kaski district or Biruwa Rural Municipality of Syangjha district

Duration: 4-5 weeks

Minimum Qualification: Certificate level in health science with first-hand knowledge of primary data collection

Major Job Responsibility: To conduct a follow-up survey of the MUTU project. 

The major roles and responsibilities of data enumerators are as follows:

• Participate in training regarding the MUTU study, BP measurement techniques, use of REDCap for the survey questionnaire.
• Visit the households of MUTU participants residing in Rupa and Biruwa.
• Upon home visits, re-brief the household members about the MUTU study, endline survey and take their questions with respect.
• Obtain informed consent from the participants for the follow-up survey
• Measure blood pressure following the study protocol.
• Implement the follow-up questionnaire on REDCap application and record the data.
• Communicate with the data manager on a regular basis and follow his request regarding data checking. 
• Notify the study physician of any participant with hypertension crisis (≥ 180/120 mmHg) and proceed for the referral of the patient to the Regional Hospital in Pokhara. The referral to the hospital is done in coordination with the study physician using a transportation option available at the moment and optimal for the patient’s family.
• Report to NeDS office; all data collected and regarding any issue during data collection.

Salary and Benefits: NeDS offer a competitive salary for its staff. It offers a provident fund and festival allowance. The organization also enroll all staff in Medical Insurance and Accidental Insurance. The organization is always supportive of the career growth of its employees and members.

How to Apply:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to send their CV, cover letter mentioning expected salary, and two references to vacancy@nedsnepal.org.np no later than 1st June 2022. Please apply only if you meet the required criteria and mention which position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further selection process.
NeDS reserves the right to reject any or all applicants without providing any reasons. Undue influence at any stage of the processes will lead to automatic disqualification. People with disabilities, women, and candidates from marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply.