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January 25, 2010
Senior Health Specialist
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Reference number: 092178
Application deadline: January 25, 2010
Company Description:
The Health System Practice of The World Bank Institute is responsible for improving effectiveness of the Bank’s role on health systems strengthening by transferring and exchanging knowledge to country officials, developing capacity in partner institutions in all regions of the Bank, and designing and implementing strategies for supporting the translation of knowledge into practice.
Position Summary:
This position has a 4-year renewable term and will contribute directly to the development and implementation of WBIHS’s Health Systems Strengthening Program. Youwill provide leadership for the design and implementation of structured learning programs, regional networks of partner institutions, and knowledge exchange among practitioners in client countries facing similar health system challenges when implementing policy.
The selected candidate will be responsible for serving as a Coordinator for one of four business lines in the WBIHS’s Program; and leading new work for capacity building for health system’s strengthening with great emphasis on the implementation of reforms on the ground; i.e., the “how to do” of reform.
Qualifications:
- MD with MBA, or MPH or MA International Health or Ph.D. with specialty in health policy
- French is highly desirable.
Apply:
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Candidates may view the full job description and apply through the World Bank website at http://www.worldbank.org/jobs and refer to the job ID #092178.
The closing date is January 25, 2010.
