Field-Based Health & Nutrition Programs Lead

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Kohat Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Red Crescent Society Merged Areas HQ invites applications for Health Officer to lead health and nutrition programs in Kurram District. The role focuses on program planning, implementation, quality assurance, and coordination with authorities and partners.

The post oversees clinical governance, supply chain, and emergency preparedness, with opportunities to contribute to donor reporting and capacity building across teams.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing health and nutrition programs.
• Strong knowledge of IMCI, primary health care and related areas.
• Fluency in English and Urdu; Dari/Pashto is an asset.
• Experience using HMIS, DHIS2, Epi Info.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for health and nutrition programs.
• Lead planning, implementation oversight, and quality assurance.
• Oversee stock management and supply chain of medicines and supplies.
• Coordinate with government counterparts, donors, and partners.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
• Represent PRCS in coordination platforms and donor reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Monitoring & evaluation

Donor reporting

English proficiency

Urdu proficiency

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or Nutrition

Tools

HMIS

DHIS2

Epi Info

Job description

Pakistan Red Crescent Society Merged Areas HQ invites applications for Health Officer to lead health and nutrition programs in Kurram District. The role focuses on program planning, implementation, quality assurance, and coordination with authorities and partners.

The post oversees clinical governance, supply chain, and emergency preparedness, with opportunities to contribute to donor reporting and capacity building across teams.