Job Title: Project Assistant (2 Positions)
Organisation: Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH)
Duty Station: Ministry of Health, Kampala with possibility of travel within Uganda Project Target Area: National, Uganda, Kampala, Uganda
Current Projects: Download Here
About Organisation:
Founded in 2006, Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) is a government-run agency affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea (visit at: www.kofih.org) KOFIH provides official development and humanitarian assistance to partner countries around the world, to narrow the gap of health inequalities, promote bilateral relations and Int’l. cooperation between Korea and our partners. KOFIH maintains 11 Overseas Offices.
About KOFIH Uganda Office
Since 2017, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Uganda, KOFIH has funded over U$ 23M, towards implementation of various projects in the fields of Infectious diseases, community health, emergency medical services, cancer management, and water and sanitation.
In 2024, KOFIH Uganda was granted the legal status as an International organisation by the Uganda Government; after the conclusion of the Framework Agreement for the Establishment of KOFIH Uganda Office.
Join Our Team!
KOFIH is seeking to recruit 2 dedicated Project Assistants with a strong background in the health sector who will be based at Ministry of Health to support the office of the KOFIH Program Coordinator in the coordination of our infectious diseases project interventions at the Integrated Epidemiology Surveillance and Public Health Emergencies (IESPHE), National Health Laboratory Diagnostic Services (NHLDS), Uganda National Institute for Public Health (UNIPH), Uganda National Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (UNPHEOC). This project is funded by the Republic of Korea and implemented through KOFIH Uganda Office. If you have expertise in stakeholder management, performance and risk management, and can thrive under pressure, this role is for you!
Position: Project Assistant (2 Positions)
Key Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in project management, particularly in the health or infectious diseases sectors.
- Academic qualifications in public health, public policy management, business administration, strategy or related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong communication skills, including reporting, research on related topics, and both written and verbal abilities to effectively support project management and liaise with stakeholders and team members.
- Experience in stakeholder management, including working with inter-governmental bodies.
- Proven ability in performance and risk management, project coordination, and analytical problem-solving.
- Ability to work proactively and under pressure.
Job Location: Ministry of Health, Kampala with possibility of travel within Uganda Project Target Area: National, Uganda
What You’ll Do:
- Support the Ministry of Health KOFIH Program Coordinator’s Office by providing technical, administrative, logistical, and operational assistance as needed.
- Track project performance and progress on milestone activities, including risk identification and communication.
- Conduct research and synthesize relevant data to inform evidence-based decision-making.
- Coordinate communication and engagement with key stakeholders, including government entities, the KOFIH Uganda Office, and implementing partners.
- Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring timely documentation and alignment with performance and risk management frameworks.
- Maintain and manage project documentation, updates, and reporting to support efficient implementation and accountability.
- Documentation of lessons learned.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:00PM (Noon)
Selection Process Overview
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| *Selection and/or evaluation to be done jointly by Ministry of Health and KOFIH |
Performance Evaluation Criteria on the Job-Project Assistants
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| Start Date: September 1st 2025 |
How to Apply:
If you meet the highlighted qualifications and are eager to contribute to a transformative Infectious Diseases project, please submit a cover letter (1 page) and CV (2 pages); indicating your expected monthly salary. Also, please give a brief plan (two pages) outlining how you would manage this role.
In compliance to all the above requirements, applications should be submitted to [email protected] by Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:00PM (Noon)
NB: Attached is a file containing ongoing KOFIH projects for your review.
Current Projects: Download Here
NB: Kindly note that this job opening is subject to approval by KOFIH HQ and Ministry of Health.
Deadline: 12th August 2025
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