JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Project Technical Officer

Project Technical Officer

1. BACKGROUND

The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Health, is currently reforming the Community Health Program (CHP) by moving from specialized Community Health Workers (CHWs) to polyvalent models, introducing a new cadre, and strengthening health posts to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). The Maternal, Child and Community Health (MCCH) Division of the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) plays a crucial role in coordinating health interventions and community-based health services. The Project Technical Officer will be hired by the technical cooperation project, the Project for Strengthening Community Health System based on Primary Health Care Approach (September 2024 – September 2027). The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Health (MOH), RBC, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The officer will assist RBC in implementing the CHP and related activities.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Technical Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities under the direct guidance of RBC through the MCCH Division and the MOH, with overall guidance and monitoring from the JICA project:

• Provide technical and programmatic support for the CHP activities, particularly focusing on strengthening community health service delivery systems.
• Participate in operation research, monitoring and evaluation of activities conducted by the Ministry of Health/RBC.
• Support the Ministry of Health/RBC/MCCH Division in rolling out the digitalization system for community health program.
• Support the Ministry of Health/RBC/MCCH Division in the development, review, and adaptation of community health tools.
• Support the implementation of integrated community health services and ensure effective linkages between communities and health facilities.
• Perform any other task assigned by the Ministry of Health/RBC/MCCH Division and the JICA project.

3. REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

The officer will report to the Chief Advisor of the JICA Project and the Division Manager of MCCH Division, RBC.

4. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS

Education:

• Master's degree or above in public health, health sciences or other health-related areas, preferably with the background of nursing or general medicine.

Experience:

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in government health systems strengthening, with specific experience in community health program policy, planning, and implementation.
2. Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring government-led, community-based health programs in Rwanda.
3. Knowledge of health information systems and experience in designing and implementing health program performance measurement (M&E) systems.
4. Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring government-led, community-based health programs in Rwanda.

Core Competencies and Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Rwanda’s health system and community health programs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in a multicultural environment and multidisciplinary team set up.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex technical concepts in clear language appropriate to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong sense of accountability for work activities, research, and personal actions with focus on high-impact results.
• Must be a Rwandan National with proficiency in written and spoken English.

5. LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The officer will be primarily based in the MCCH Division, RBC in Kigali for the duration of the assignment. The RBC will provide office space and furniture.

6. DELIVERABLES

The officer must submit the following deliverables to the JICA project in a timely manner.

7. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment of fees will be done monthly against the above-mentioned deliverables, performed activities and time allocated.

8. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The contract will run from April 2025 to March 2026 (12 months, with possibility of extension subject to budget availability and performance).

9. REFERENCES

The officer should present verifiable references and membership of professional organization (s) if any.

Additional Note:

The applicant should provide:

i) Full-time contact e-mail address and mobile phone numbers.

ii) Contact details of his/her Clients/Employers under which work experience was obtained and

iii) Names of three referees and their contact e-mail addresses, including mobile phone numbers.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must request the Application Form from the JICA project at [email protected] by Monday, 10 March 2025, 16:00 in Kigali time.

The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:00 in Kigali time.

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