JATA is implementing the project titled “Health Promotion of Urban Poor and Vulnerable Population through Integrated Screening at Health Facilities and Mobile Screening in Community," funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects.

We are seeking the following one voluntary position (with no salary and benefits)

Position: Project Coordinator

Location: Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA) Nepal Office

Job Description:

As the Project Coordinator, the selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Department of International Programs and be responsible for project operations and managing the Nepal office together with the Nepal Country Director. The role involves working closely with local staff and partner organizations, and includes a broad range of duties such as:

• Managing the project and Nepal office operations
• Preparing project applications and reports (in Japanese and English)
• Coordinating with related institutions including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Japan, Embassy of Japan, Nepal, and Nepalese governmental bodies
• Liaising with local government agencies, international organizations, and other NGOs
• Coordinating with JATA Headquarters
• Presenting project results at reporting sessions, academic conferences, and in scholarly journals
• Other tasks as required by the Department

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Medical doctor with Master Degree in Public Health and over 15 years of work experience in the public health field
• Experience in tuberculosis control in developing countries; ability to interpret chest X-rays is preferred
• Japanese language Proficiency Test N1 (most advanced)

All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualification are encouraged to apply for the position.

Completed application should be sent by e-mail to jatanepal20@gmail.com latest by 4:00 pm on 23rd June, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.

Source: Gorkhapatra