Background: The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change. ADRA Nepal belongs to the worldwide ADRA network, comprised of more than 100 supporting and implementing country offices. Operating in Nepal since 1987, ADRA has been a trusted partner for 40+ years in health, livelihoods, education, and disaster risk management. It collaborates with all levels of government and civil society, focusing on Madhesh, Bagmati, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, with presence in 150+ municipalities across 20 districts.

Required positions: The following four (4) positions are required for the delivery of Institutional Service for Quality Improvement in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) and Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) in Lumbini Province. Interested candidates must demonstrate the capacity to field all required personnel.

Position

Team Leader (1 Position)

Key Responsibilities

Overall strategic leadership, planning, donor/Government /NHTC coordination, quality oversight, reporting and adaptive management across all phases of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) and Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) programme in Lumbini Province. Periodic field visits for supervision and joint monitoring.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree or above in Public Health, Health Systems, medicine, nursing or Social Sciences.

At least 10 years of experience in leading health systems/program management on reproductive maternal, newborn and child health

Proven skills in project management, stakeholder coordination, analysis, and report writing.

Position

Technical Specialist – Maternal Health (1 Position) consultant

Conduct rapid needs assessment of 15 hospitals to identify gaps in maternity care

Conduct orientation on Labour Care Guide (LCG) (1 day) and PPH Bundle of Care (1 day)

Conduct on-site coaching and mentoring in prioritized hospitals

Adopt adolescent-responsive respectful maternity care protocols integrated into national EmONC guidelines

Scale up maternal mental health services in at least one hospital

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in OBGYN, Midwifery, Nursing, or a related field

Minimum 8 years of experience in maternal and newborn health programs, preferably in quality improvement in clinical care

Demonstrated experience with EmONC programs and national health guidelines

Position

Technical Specialist – Newborn Health (1 Position) consultant

Key Responsibilities

Conduct 2 batches of mentor’s development orientation (3 days each) on SNCU to develop a pool of mentors at the provincial level

Conduct on-site SNCU coaching and mentoring (3 days per site) in all hospitals through mobilization of local and provincial mentors

Establish infant and family-centred developmental care SNCU demonstration sites (2–3 sites) with mother-baby rooms and family-centred care protocols

Conduct Early Childhood Development (ECD) orientation sessions

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, or a related field

Minimum 8 years of experience in maternal and newborn health programs, preferably in quality improvement in clinical services

Hands-on experience with SNCU operations and newborn care protocols

Position

Maternal and Newborn Health Technical Officers – Field-Based (2 Positions)

Key Responsibilities

Planning, coordination, and supportive supervision of districts with frequent field visits and meetings with District Health Offices (DHOs)

Provide technical assistance and coordination support for district-level planning, orientation/training, implementation, supportive supervision, and monitoring

Ensure OTC and ITC are established as per DHO plans and support to strengthen them

Provide supportive supervision

Ensure community mobilization, sensitization, and outreach activities are carried out

Support DHO to conduct Palika orientation, advocacy, and FCHV-level training and refresher orientation

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, or a related field, MPH will prefer

Minimum 5 years of experience in maternal and newborn health programs, preferably in quality improvement in clinical services

Experience with district-level health system coordination and supportive supervision

Submission requirements: Interested candidates should submit the signed CVs, along with the NMC/Nursing Council registration number and the marksheet of the highest degree, only by email to [email protected] before 11 August 2026. Submissions must include:

Qualified women candidates and individuals from disadvantaged, marginalized, and socially excluded groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. ADRA Nepal reserves the right to make the final selection and to accept or reject any proposal without explanation.

For inquiries, please contact

ADRA Nepal, vacancy. [email protected]

Submission Deadline

11 August 2026