The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is a government aid agency established in 1991 by the Republic of Korea. KOICA Uganda was founded in 2010 as the official organization for Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Uganda. Its purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the Republic of Korea's grant aid programs in Uganda by implementing projects in rural development, education, health, and other areas to foster friendly and cooperative relationships, mutual exchanges, and support economic and social growth between the two governments. With Korea's assistance to Uganda amounting to more than 18 million USD, Uganda is considered a key partner country in Africa.
Currently, KOICA Uganda is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill the position of Health Sector Officer.
Job title: HEALTH SECTOR OFFICER (1 VACANCY)
Duration: 1 year (Possible extension depending on the performance)
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports to: Country Director
Job Summary
As a Health Sector Officer, your responsibilities will involve a range of tasks related to KOICA Uganda's health sector program. These tasks include maintaining high-quality, consistent, and appropriate communication, managing and analyzing data, assisting with project design and formulation, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting monitoring and evaluation activities.
You will report to the Country Director while receiving guidance and supervision from the Program Manager and Deputy Country Director.
Responsibilities
- Support development of new projects, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with Korea country partnership strategy and the Uganda government development agenda.
- Contribute to preparing accurate and timely reporting on project implementation and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Enhance partnerships (internal & external), establish and maintain mechanisms for efficient and effective collaborations with government stakeholders, and NGOs.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative participatory project evaluations (baseline, annual and final evaluations), assessments, reviews, feasibility studies and other special studies.
- Represent KOICA in the development partners meetings and effectively contribute to government policy formulation and implementation.
- Organize and coordinate regular joint review missions with stakeholders to assess progress of projects implementation, documentation of best practice and program review.Â
- Others related assignments as required by the supervisor from time to time
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the health sector, or a related field
- Prior Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant working experience in a similar or related role.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both oral and written.Â
Skills and Abilities:
- Expertise in training and working in partnership with government
- Impeccable level of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Good computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, access & other widely used applications
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle pressure
- Initiative, flexibility, and creativity in problem-solving
- Independent work ethic and strong coordination abilities, with the ability to write clearly and concisely
- Experience in organizing stakeholder meetings or workshops with different partners
- The Applicant should have the ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of Program issues, maintain accurate and precise records, and work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Performance Measurement
- Updated and quality communication: Ensure all communications are current, clear, and professional.
- Well-organized and quality filing of project documents: Maintain an organized and systematic filing system for all project-related documents.Â
- Timely and quality reports: Produce and submit accurate and detailed reports on time.
Level of CompensationÂ
- Up to $1,200 per month, based on the applicant’s qualifications, inclusive of government tax.
Contract terms
- The initial three months of the contract are a probationary period, with official employment subject to a performance review.
- The employment contract will be renewed annually, subject to an annual performance review.
How to apply
If you meet the qualifications, please submit your application in either Microsoft Office Word format or PDF format, including the following:
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Photocopies of academic documents
- A brief statement (cover letter) outlining your career aspirations and salary expectations.
All candidates should send their application through the THIS JOB APPLICATION LINK.
Recruitment Schedule (Tentative)Â
The schedule may change subject to internal affairs.
Deadline for Submission of Application: 4th July 2024 (Thu) at 23:59 pm EAT.
Shortlist: 4th July (Thu)
Writing Test & Interview: 10th July (Wed)
Final Result: 12th July (Fri)
Medical Check-Up: 12th July (Fri) ~ 19th July (Fri)
Contract Start: 1st August (Thu)
Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.