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Job Title:
Health Sector Officer
Employer:
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Public Health Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 30 June 2024

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Health Sector Officer job at Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is a government agency of the Republic of Korea dedicated to contributing to sustainable global development through international cooperation. Its mission is to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and enhance the well-being of people in developing countries through targeted development programs and capacity-building initiatives. KOICA enjoys a stellar reputation for its commitment to international development and has been recognized globally for its impactful contributions to improving governance, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.

The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally through a range of career development opportunities. KOICA offers various job opportunities with competitive benefits, while also promoting flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Established in 1991, KOICA has evolved into a leading player in development cooperation, having implemented thousands of projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The agency’s business model is built around providing expert development assistance, leveraging technology and innovative solutions to enhance the impact of its programs. With a substantial global footprint, KOICA operates in over 100 countries, continuously working to expand its reach and make a difference in people’s lives. Core values such as mutual respect, integrity, and commitment to global peace and development guide its operations. As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), KOICA focuses on supporting education and empowering marginalized communities, ensuring sustainable development for future generations. For more information, visit www.koica.go.kr.

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Full-time

Deadline: 

30 Jun 2024

Health Sector Officer job at Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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.

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  • 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.

  • Others related assignments as required by the supervisor from time to time

Health Sector Officer job at Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

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  • 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.


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.

  • Timely and quality reports: Produce and submit accurate and detailed reports on time.


Level of Compensation

  • 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.

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