Head of Programs

FAIRMED is a Swiss-based international development NGO with its motto, “Health for the Poorest.” The organization works to improve access to health care for marginalized communities and individuals affected by disease, disability, and living in poverty. In Nepal, FAIRMED collaborates with government and other stakeholders on prevention, management and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) as a thematic area. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Disability-Inclusive Development (DID) are integrated as cross-cutting themes across FAIRMED’s programs.

FAIRMED invites applications for the role of Head of Programs, who will lead FAIRMED Nepal’s programs working with Country Coordinator and other team members. The position will be based in the Country Office in Lalitpur with field travels to project sites.

About the position

The Head of Programs coordinates and technically leads FAIRMED

Nepal’s program portfolio under the supervision of the Country Coordinator and

in close coordination with FAIRMED Switzerland. The role is responsible for program

quality, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, learning and

reporting, as well as project-level budget monitoring and compliance within the

program portfolio, in line with FAIRMED’s strategy, project cycle management

principles, donor requirements and international standards. The role provides

line management to assigned program staff, technical backstopping to project

teams, supports proposal development and institutional fundraising, strengthens

program partnerships at technical and operational level, and contributes to

evidence-based learning, documentation and knowledge management.

As a member of the management team, the position supports Country

Coordinator in overall responsibility for strategic leadership, organizational

management, representation, legal compliance, duty of care, risk management and

overall accountability for FAIRMED Nepal.

Required

Qualifications and Experiences

Deadline for Application Submission 

5 August 2026

Application Submission: Interested Nepalese candidates are requested to fill up the google form in the

link below

Application Form: https://forms.gle/o6TwjVTDJTA4KiRn9

Detailed Job Description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GxZ7yk_AwUp-L6ARc74nu63jg-hhwCAT/view?usp=sharing

Note

FAIRMED is committed to promoting

gender equality and strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/head-of-programs-143251