First Published Date: 3 July 2026 (19 Asar 2083)

Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (OCH) is a 50-bed rural hospital located east of Kathmandu, about a day’s journey by vehicle. We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services to the surrounding communities, including orthopaedics, obstetrics, general medicine, surgery, physiotherapy, paediatrics, gynaecology, dentistry, and primary care. We offer an appropriate range of investigative and therapeutic services, including a C-ARM. The hospital is also associated with a thriving Community-Based Inclusive Development programme for which the hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services. The hospital also operates a 24-bed Maternity Waiting Home and Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre on site. The hospital is a referral centre for Okhaldhunga’s health posts, with referrals also coming from surrounding districts, comprising a service area of approximately 250,000 people. To strengthen our team, we invite applications from qualified and dedicated candidates for the following position.

OCH announces the following job vacancy:

Position: Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
Required No: Variable

Main Role: In conjunction with the Medical Coordinator and an experienced, collaborative team of senior doctors, maintain high-quality clinical activities and teach/mentor Medical Officers and allied health professionals in a culture of teamwork and respect. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of obstetrics and gynaecology clinical services, including the labour ward, inpatients, outpatients, and the Emergency Room.

Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Surgery MD/MS in obstetrics/gynaecology (or equivalent) from a recognised university with Nepal Medical Council registration. Graduates awaiting specialty registration are welcome to apply.

Preferred Experience: Newly graduated OB/Gynae specialists are welcome to apply. One or two years of work experience as a consultant would be an advantage. (A surgical logbook will be requested from shortlisted candidates.)

Salary: Grade Level 10 for six-month probation period. Grade Level 11 following, based on competence. Salary and benefits are according to OCH standards. Grade Level 9 till Specialty Registration attained for new graduates, time at Level 9 will count toward probation period.

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and who are willing to commit to a minimum of 18 months of service at OCH are encouraged to apply. Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from below.

Completed application forms accompanied by electronic copies of academic qualifications, any certificates of equivalence, passport-size photograph, citizenship document, and registration certificate from the Nepal Medical Council should be sent by email to info.och@umn.org.np by the closing date for applications: 24 July 2026 (8 Shrawan 2083). Applications must be in English.

There is an application fee of NPR 1000. Applicants must deposit a non-refundable application fee online to the following hospital bank account. Bank receipt for this deposit must be sent with the application form:
Bank Account Name: UMNMDT OKHALDHUNGA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Bank: Himalayan Bank Ltd, Okhaldhunga Branch
Bank Account Number: 11052607290026

OCH Admin Office contact telephone numbers for more information about this job vacancy:
037-520035, 037-520176, 037-520540. Email: info.och@umn.org.np

We especially encourage applications from women and marginalised groups.