About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is establishing a roster of qualified mental health specialists to support provinces, districts, and municipalities in implementing Nepal’s National Mental Health Care Program 2022. Successful candidates will be placed on a roster for future consultancy assignments. The overall objective is to strengthen focused mental health services, provide mentoring and supervision to mhGAP-trained health workers, and manage referral care and follow-up services through district-level general hospitals. Specialists will conduct monthly outpatient clinics, guide psychosocial nurses, serve as trainers, and lead supervision sessions.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration of NPR 9,900 per day.
- Expected contract duration of 4 to 6 days a month for 11 months, with a possibility of extension including an additional 10 days as a trainer.
Who can apply?
- Essential educational qualifications: MBBS and MD in Psychiatry.
- Desirable educational qualifications: mhGAP Training of Trainers.
- Essential experience: At least 2 years of clinical experience in mental health.
- Desirable experience: Working at the subnational level (Provinces/Districts) and in referral hospitals near implementing districts.
- General computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and excellent spoken and written proficiency in both Nepali and English.
Required documents
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if retained for interview, accredited by WHED/IAU/UNESCO).
- Updated vaccination card or medical clearance evidence as required by WHO.
- Updated CV and application submitted online via the WHO recruitment portal.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 24, 2026.
- Closing Date: October 8, 2026, at 9:59 PM UTC.
How to apply
- Access the vacancy notice on the WHO careers portal.
- Create or sign in to your applicant account.
- Complete the online application form and submit your candidate profile before the deadline.
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- A written test may be used as a screening method.
- Consultants act as independent contractors and are solely responsible for all applicable taxes and social security contributions.
- WHO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, and a smoke-free environment policy.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- A strong fit for licensed psychiatrists holding an MBBS and MD with at least two years of clinical experience in mental health.
- Ideal for professionals experienced in public health systems, supervision, and training who wish to contribute to national health policy implementation in Nepal.
- Well-suited for clinicians looking for part-time, flexible consultancy work (4-6 days per month) that allows them to maintain other professional commitments.
What should you think carefully about?
- Placement on the roster does not guarantee a consultancy contract.
- The role requires regular monthly travel to assigned districts within Nepal for clinical mentoring and supervision.
- Contractors are independent and must manage their own taxes, duties, and social security contributions without reimbursement from WHO.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This roster position offers an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists to engage directly with international public health frameworks, strengthen secondary care delivery, and build capacity within regional health systems in Nepal without committing to a full-time staff role.
Our take
Qualified psychiatrists with clinical experience and a strong background in mental health training should apply before the deadline to secure placement on the WHO consultant roster.
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