Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Nepal is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

Currently, the organization is implementing a project “Sensing Technology to Personalize Adolescent Maternal Depression Treatment in Low Resource Settings (StandStrong) – III” in collaboration with Center for Global Mental Health Equity, George Washington University (GWU) and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). StandStrong III is a pilot randomized control trial study currently being implemented in Pokhara, Kaski that aims to explore the effectiveness of non-specialist delivered psychological interventions by using passive sensing technology with mothers and their families.

TPO Nepal is seeking a competent, committed and result oriented candidate for the following position.

Job title: Data and Technology Research Officer

Job station: Pokhara, Kaski (Full time)

Job duration: 36 months

Starting date: October 2023

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. Provide support to the Research Coordinator for the day-to-day implementation of research project in terms of data and technology management.
  2. Manage field-based staff including research assistants and counselors ensuring smooth functioning of technology in terms of both research and counseling.
  3. Day to day management and liaison of data and technology with field staffs and technology partners.
  4. Provide regular and timely updates to the team on the technological and project-specific challenges.
  5. Contribute to app development process informed by participant feedback.
  6. Supervise research activities including recruitment of study participants, meetings with participants and family members.
  7. Liaise with local government, primary health facilities and community in implementation of the research.
  8. Documentation and reporting of the trial to project coordinator and (when required) to the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators.
  9. Facilitate data management, storage, and quality checks.
  10. Contribute to academic paper publications and dissemination.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

  1. Bachelor’s degree in field of public health, psychology, global health, information technology, or related field.
  2. At least two years of field-based experience in the community setting.
  3. Technologically adept. Experience working with mobile health, digital technology, or electronic-health data collection or interventions is preferred.
  4. Strong coordination skills.
  5. Willingness to travel to remote areas.
  6. Good command on both written and spoken English and Nepali languages.
  7. Able to do the field visits by driving motorbike/scooter if required.
  8. Knowledge and previous work experience in mental health and technology is preferred.

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with a cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np. The application will close at 05:00 PM on September 30, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed for further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks. 

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.