Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) is a governmental organization affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea. KOFIH provides government-level health assistance for partner countries and strives to fulfill our roles and responsibilities as Korea’s leading organization dedicated to healthcare support and cooperation. KOFIH has been cooperating with the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka to strengthen the medical equipment management system in Sri Lanka since 2019. In Sri Lanka, KOFIH established its Country Office in November of 2023 in the Ministry of Health, Colombo. For more information, please visit www.kofih.org/en/.
Position: A full-time Administrative Coordinator of KOFIH Sri Lanka Office
KOFIH runs public health operations with substantial amount of financial resources to effectively implement its collaborative program with the Sri Lankan Government. In order to successfully carry out our due mission, KOFIH is seeking one qualified Sri Lankan-national candidate to join in our office for the position of an Administrative Coordinator of KOFIH Sri Lanka Office.
Conditions of Contract
- Terms of employment: From the date of signing employment contract in May to 31 December 2025 subject to 3-months probationary period with possibility for annual extension based on work performance.
- Salary: Competitive.
- Benefits: The newly hired employee will be eligible for benefits refer to Sri Lankan Law and KOFIH regulation, after the probation period comes to an end.
Description of Duties
- Duty hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (Mon-Fri).
- Duty location: KOFIH Sri Lanka office in Colombo (Employee may work any place within the project area under the instruction of the employer).
- Work scope:
- Assist in managing the day-to-day financial operations, including preparing budget and contracts, processing payments, managing office account and petty cash, and preparing regular financial reports.
- Assist in preparing and managing the personnel files of the office.
- Carry out administrative and secretarial duties, such as drafting e-mails, official letters, and contracts, answering and placing telephone calls, and receiving visitors.
- Assist in managing office assets and supplies to be well-maintained.
- Support team members in coordinating and facilitating goods and services for projects.
- Assist in planning, arranging, and managing the budget for routine and special organizational functions.
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Departments, and other Development Partners.
- Coordinate and manage documentation and activities associated with the Dr. Lee Jong-Wook Fellowship Program.
- Perform other tasks that may be required by the office.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Sri Lankan National, residency in Colombo is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, finance, accounting, international development, nonprofit management or related field with administration background.
- At least 2 years of experience in core administration work. Work experience with NGO or international organization is preferred.
- Strong budget development, tracking, and reporting skills using computerized accounting programs.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English and Sinhala.
- Proficiency in using MS Office.
- Must possess strong social and ethical qualities.
- Commitment to KOFIH's vision, mission, and values.
Submission
- Document required: CV, application form, copy of certificates (education degree, professional qualification, experience), letter of recommendation from previous employer (optional).
- Application Form can be downloaded from this link here. Please note that the applications submitted in the prescribed format here are only accepted.
- How to submit: Please send your application documents to thkim@kofih.org on or before 21:00, 2 May 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
21 April 2025