HERD International is a research and development agency dedicated to generating and utilizing evidence to improve the health and well-being of people. Our mission involves empowering individuals and communities through collaborative efforts with policy practitioners, researchers, and concerned stakeholders. We are committed to promoting evidence-informed and contextually tailored solutions to address local issues, strengthen systems, and establish best practices, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of life.

Position Open For:

1. Field Researchers for Pokhara (16)
2. Field Researchers for National Survey across various districts (12)

TOR:

Job Title : Field Researcher
No of Vacancy/s : 16
Reporting to : Project Coordinator
Job status : One Month Contract
Job Assignment : Pokhara Metropolitan City, Kaski District

SCOPE
Under the close supervision of respective Focal Person/Supervisor, Field Researcher should complete the task as per defined period/place as mentioned in the contract letter and based on mutual understanding between HERD International and Field Researcher. S/he should collaborate closely with the respective Focal Person/Coordinator and should complete the task as per defined period/place as mentioned in the contract letter as well as mutual understanding between HERD and Field Researcher.

JOB PROFILE
HERD International, in collaboration with Pokhara Metropolitan City, University of Leeds, and University of York, will be conducting a study on understanding the approaches to strengthen the service delivery of non- communicable disease programs for urban poor at the primary health care setting in Pokhara.

In this process, HERD International will be involved in data collection activities. Field Researchers are being sought to collect the required quantitative data for this study in selected wards of Pokhara Metropolitan City.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in health sciences sector (preferred bachelor’s in nursing, health assistant, or bachelor’s in public health).
• Basic knowledge and experience on research data collection (prior experience of tablet/mobile-based data collection is preferred but not a requirement)
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders, health facilities staff and study participants.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties and responsibilities.
• Able to work independently or in a team
• Strong communication skills

ToR_Field-Researcher_Pokhara.pdf

Title : Field Researcher
No. of Position : 12
Job Assignment : To be assigned across various districts
Reporting Manager : Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Officer
Supervision Team : National Statistics Office and HERD International
Working days : 35
Training days : 4
Working period : Mid- July to Mid-September
Activity : Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit (PPT)

About Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit Project

The Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit (PPT) project is a five-year project (2023 – 2028) which aims to co- create an accessible and sustainable Toolkit to enable National Statistics Offices (NSOs) to add value to infectious disease surveillance systems by unlocking their expertise in this area.

For regular surveillance and during outbreaks, NSOs may play an expanded role in collecting and analysing health and non health data. This includes tracking the epidemiology of diseases, assessing policy effectiveness, and measuring the broader social or economic impacts of the outbreak. To do this, organisations like NSOs could repurpose existing administrative data, household survey data, or other data sources not originally collected for wider statistical analysis purposes. This expanded role highlights the need for robust data governance and a clearer understanding of public attitudes toward the data collection process e.g. surveillance and reuse of their personal data. This study will explore the public’s attitudes towards the acceptability of using personal data for both infectious disease surveillance and broader statistical purposes, including during times of health stability and health emergencies, which will help strengthen NSO’s data governance.

SCOPE
The scope of this role includes efficiently visiting assigned data collection enumeration areas, including remote areas, for household-level data collection and related tasks. This role involves conducting study with a focus on ensuring data accuracy, ethical adherence, and obtaining informed consent from respondents. Household details and GPS coordinates data will be recorded, particularly for households and real-time data will be monitored via Kobo Collect. Coordination with local officials and field teams will ensure data quality, and field visits will be conducted for verification, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with safety protocols.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Demography, Population Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, or Development Studies or any other relevant discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of routine health information systems and/or disease surveillance systems of Nepal.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience.
• Physically capable of traveling and walking to remote areas while carrying study materials as required.
• Proficient in Nepali and other local languages (preferable).
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and approaches to overcome challenges.
• Awareness of gender and cultural considerations, ensuring their integration into the study process.

ToR_Field Researcher_National Survey.pdf

Instructions for applying:

Interested and qualified individuals are requested to use the below link for the application to be completed by June 16, 2025.

Online Application Form

Fill out the online application form and attach your latest CV and a Cover letter.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process. Any effort to influence the selection process will result in disqualification. We encourage applications from women and people from diverse groups across ethnicity and geography.