The United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) is working with the Nepal Government, multilateral, bilateral agencies and civil society to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through support that is consistent with the Government of Nepal’s development priorities.

DFID’s work in Nepal focuses on support for the immediate implementation of the peace process, helping to lay the foundations for an effective and inclusive state, and the promotion of inclusive economic growth

DFID requires a health adviser to contribute to the delivery of its programme.

The health adviser will work with advisers in governance, public sector management, social inclusion, education and health who collectively form the Inclusive and Effective State team. The health portfolio is a major component of DFID’s contribution to development and supports the Nepal Health Sector programme, the national HIV/AIDS programme and the national Safe Motherhood programme.

Applicants will need to demonstrate

Appreciation of the health sector

• Experience or strong appreciation of sector wide approach principles and application
• Delivery of public health advice at a policy level as well as solid experience in public health planning, implementation and monitoring at a national programme or sub programme level
• Experience of public social sector management
  

Appreciation of development

• Experience or strong appreciation of effective aid delivery
• Commitment to development and achievement of the MDGs
• A proven track record of at least 5 years experience of programme management working with Bilateral and/or Multilateral partners to deliver projects/programmes.
  

planning and delivery of work, analysis and use of information, decision making, working with others, communicating with others and influencing, and will have fluent written/oral communications in English and Nepali.

Located in the DFID office in Kathmandu, the successful applicants will work in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment that places a high premium on inclusive team working. The position offers significant opportunities for professional and career growth. Though based in Kathmandu, some in-country and international travel will be required.

There will be an attractive and competitive local salary and benefits package.

DFID is an Equal Opportunities employer and appoints on merit by open competition. Applicants should be Nepali residents or have a relevant work permit to work in Nepal. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community and we actively encourage interest from women, Dalits, disadvantaged Janajatis, Madhesi and those with a disability. For an application form and more information, including Terms of Reference, please e-mail recruitment-nepal@dfid.gov.uk Please send a completed application form by e-mail to the same address. Only complete applications made on the prescribed application form will be considered. The closing date for applications is 30th November 2007