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Job Title: Project Officer (PO)
Department: Health Program Team (RMNCAH-III)
Location: Sekong Province, Lao PDR
Position Reports to: Provincial Manager (PM)
Position Type: Fixed-Term (1 year with potential extension), Full-time
CARE INTERNATIONAL IN LAO PDR
CARE International in Lao PDR began its operations in 1992 and has worked since then to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in both rural and urban areas, particularly the ethnic minority communities. CARE works in partnership with community members, the government, local civil society organisations, and the private sector. CARE currently implements projects in seven provinces: Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Salavan, Champasack and Sekong.
CARE’s “Marginalized Women and Girls” program empowers women and girls to exercise their rights, to lead and make decisions, and benefit from socio-economic justice through themathic focus on women’s health, women’s economic empowerment and women’s resilience and climate change. CARE has extensive experience and expertise in both of these areas and will continue to pursue evidence-based practices to deliver long-lasting solutions effectively and sustainably.
Job Summary / About the Role
The Project Health Officer is responsible for field implementation of project activities in accordance with the project design and plan. He/she will work closely with the relevant government counterparts particularly the District Health Office (DHO) and Provincial Health Office (PHO) and Lao Women’s Union (DLWU).
He/she will also collaborate with the CARE Health Manager and other Technical Advisor(s) to get technical support and advice to ensure the quality of the project implementation.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in public health or related rural development domains, and/or least 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in community development activities and skills transfer;
- Familiarity with MNCH program;
- Proven understanding of remote rural ethnic context in Lao PDR, preferably on nutrition related behavioral changes;
- Understanding gender equality and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity;
- Constructive attitude towards problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills;
- Ability to work in remote rural environment with frequent missions at village level;
- Understanding of working with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) and a willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities;
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application. Please indicate the name of position that you are applying for, and apply through this link https://forms.gle/Y5ynRvCFkHy45bCt7 deadline is on Wed 22/07/2026. The detailed Job Description (TOR) can be downloaded at https://directoryofngos.org/ingo-jobs/
Please kindly note that, due to the urgent needs of this position, thus the recruitment is an on-going basis, the recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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