Health Directorate Doti Announces Contract Vacancies for Psychosocial Counselling and MSS Officers

The Health Directorate, Rajpur, Doti, under the Ministry of Social Development, Sudurpashchim Provincial Government, has invited applications for the recruitment of personnel on a contract basis under its approved annual programme for the fiscal year 2083/084.

The Directorate published its first vacancy notice on 2083/07/16 BS, inviting applications from interested and eligible Nepali citizens.

The recruitment aims to support capacity development, technical assistance and facilitation for psychosocial counsellors working in local governments implementing the Safer Migration (SaMi) Programme. Personnel are also required to implement the Minimum Service Standards (MSS) programme in hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Vacancy Details, Application Fees and Work Locations

Total Vacancies: 3 (Three)

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

1. Psychosocial Counselling Officer (SaMi Programme)

Applicants must meet at least one of the following educational qualification requirements:

• Passed a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology from a recognised university; or

• Completed a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Counselling from a recognised university; or

• Passed a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, registered with the relevant health professional council, and completed six months of psychosocial counselling training from a recognised institution.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Completed Training of Trainers (ToT) in psychosocial counselling developed by the National Health Training Centre.

• Conducted six-month psychosocial counselling training programmes according to the training modules developed by the National Health Training Centre.

• Gained work experience in close coordination with provincial and local governments.

Computer, Language and Reporting Skills

Applicants must possess the following skills:

• Ability to use MS Office, Outlook, email, internet services and Kobo Tool effectively.

• Ability to type in both Nepali and English.

• Ability to communicate verbally in both Nepali and English.

• Ability to prepare reports in both Nepali and English.

2. MSS Officer

Applicants must meet the following educational and professional requirements:

• Passed the Health Assistant (HA) or Staff Nurse qualification and subsequently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences; or

• Completed at least a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Applicants must also be registered with the relevant professional council.

Age Limit

Applicants for both positions must meet the following age requirement:

• Minimum Age: 21 years completed.

• Maximum Age: Must not exceed 45 years.

Contract Duration, Salary and Selection Process

• Service Type: Programme-based contract.

• Contract Duration: Until the end of Ashadh in fiscal year 2083/084.

• Salary, Allowances and Other Benefits: As prescribed.

• Selection Process: Written Examination and Oral Examination.

Application Procedure and Deadline

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications within 15 days from the publication date of the notice, during office hours.

• Notice Publication Date: 2083/07/16 BS

• Application Deadline: Within 15 days from the date of publication.

• Application Submission Office: Health Directorate, Rajpur, Doti.

If the final application date falls on a public holiday, the first working day after the holiday will be considered the application deadline.

Application Form and Required Documents

Applicants must complete all required details in the application form prescribed by the Sudurpashchim Province Public Service Commission.

The following documents must be submitted with the completed application:

1. Application Form: A duly completed application form in the prescribed format.

2. Photographs: Two recently taken passport-sized photographs.

3. Educational Certificates: Certified photocopies of academic qualification certificates.

4. Citizenship Certificate: A certified photocopy of the Nepali citizenship certificate.

5. Experience Certificates: Certified photocopies of relevant work experience documents.

6. Training Certificates: Certified photocopies of relevant training certificates.

7. Revenue Payment Voucher: The original voucher confirming payment of the prescribed application fee.

8. Record File: One record file.

Additional Documents for Work Experience

Applicants claiming work experience must compulsorily submit documents issued by an authorised institution showing:

• Appointment details.

• Contract agreement.

• Description of work performed.

• Duration of employment or service.

The Directorate has clarified that applications not submitted according to the prescribed requirements will not be considered.

Application Fee Payment and Revenue Details

Applicants must deposit the prescribed application fee into the specified government revenue account through Rastriya Banijya Bank.

• Application Fee: NPR 1,000 for each advertised position.

• Bank Name: Rastriya Banijya Bank.

• Office Code: 3500271017 (Health Directorate, Doti).

• Revenue Heading Number: 14229.

• Required Payment Document: Original bank deposit voucher.

The original payment voucher must be submitted along with the application and other required documents.

Examination and Contact Date

The Directorate has provided the following information regarding the examination and selection process:

• Contact Date: The day following the final application submission date.

• Contact Time: 11:00 AM.

• Examination Type: Written and Oral.

• Examination Information: To be published on the Directorate's website or communicated on the contact date.

Applicants can obtain examination-related information through the Directorate's official website:

Official Website: https://hd.sudurpashchim.gov.np

Contact Information

According to the Secretariat of the Recruitment Committee, applicants can contact the following officials or the Health Directorate for further information.

• Office: Health Directorate, Rajpur, Doti

• Province: Sudurpashchim Province

• Uttam Raj Upadhyay: 9848491995

• Hemraj Joshi: 9848720918

• Office Phone: 094-440120

• Additional Office Phone: 094-440062

• Email: phdnseven@gmail.com

• Official Website: https://hd.sudurpashchim.gov.np

Published Date: 2083/07/16 BS