Coordination Officer

The Coordination Officer will support the Minister’s Secretariat by coordinating activities related to health policies and programs focused on building a resilient health system in Bhutan. The role involves policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and providing technical assistance to align national priorities with international commitments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of existing health policies, programs, and initiatives in Bhutan, identifying strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to the executives on policy formulation, modification, and implementation strategies to address key health challenges and priorities.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders within the Ministry, other government agencies, international organizations, and development partners to coordinate efforts in aligning external assistance with national health priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of health policies and programs, assessing their impact and effectiveness.
• Prepare reports, briefs, presentations, and other communication materials as required by the Minister of Health and Policy and Planning Division.
• Provide technical assistance in planning during the FYP formulation to ensure that national priorities and international commitments are aligned.
• Monitor policy implementation as per policy monitoring framework.
• Analyse government policies and advise the Minister on policy matters.
• Perform any other task as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public policy, Public Health, Public Administration, or another closely related discipline from a recognized university.
• At least ten years of experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts in health preparedness initiatives, implementing public health workplans, aligning external assistance with national priorities, and preparing high-level reports, briefs, and communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting policy research and data analysis.
• Understanding of the health system in Bhutan and familiarity with national health priorities and challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, strategic coordination, executive support, or programme management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven experience in drafting high-level speeches, policy documents, and official correspondence.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in standard office software and digital communication tools.
• Excellent policy analysis and strategic thinking.
• Outstanding drafting and editing skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior government officials and development partners.
• High level of political awareness and diplomatic sensitivity.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on official assignments.

Skills

• Health Preparedness Coordination
• Public Health Workplan Implementation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Policy Research
• Data Analysis
• Health System Knowledge Bhutan
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Coordination
• Executive Support
• Programme Management
• High-level Report Writing
• Speech Drafting
• Official Correspondence
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Office Software Proficiency
• Digital Communication Tools
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Technical Assistance
• Political Awareness
• Diplomatic Sensitivity

Languages

English, Dzongkha