World Bank Group Senior Health Specialist and Economist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

World Bank Group Senior Health Specialist and Economist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. World Bank Group Nigeria programme looking for “Senior Health Specialist and Economist”. Applicants with a Advanced degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology, health economics or equivalent may apply on or before 07th June. 2021.

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions – providing loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses. The vision of the World Bank Group (WBG) is the eradication of extreme poverty and the promotion of shared prosperity by fostering income growth of the bottom 40 percent in each country.

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World Bank Group Senior Health Specialist and Economist Jobs 2021

The World Bank Group has published a job vacancy announcement on 21st May. 2021 for qualified Nigeriaese to fill in the vacant post of Senior Health Specialist and Economist to be based in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

Recruiter World Bank Group
Position Senior Health Specialist / Senior Health Economist
Location Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post 01
Qualification Advanced degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology, health economics or equivalent
Experience Required Minimum eight years
Application Deadline 07th June. 2021 @05:00 PM

World Bank Group Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: The Senior Health Specialist / Economist will report to the Practice Manager (Health Nutrition and Population) for HAWH2.  For day-to-day operational work, the Senior Health Specialist / Economist may serve as Task Team Leader on assigned tasks and work closely with other Task Team Leaders, the Human Development Program Leader, and staff from other Global Practices. The Senior Health Specialist / Economist will be subject to all World Bank regulations and guidelines applicable to staff in the Country Office which is their duty station.

Specific responsibilities :

  • Lead, co-lead or contribute to policy dialogue, technical assistance and other support to government and other stakeholders in Nigeria (and possibly other countries in the region) across the areas of the Bank’s HNP engagement in Nigeria.
  • Lead, co-lead or contribute to implementation support of the Bank’s HNP operational portfolio, as well as the preparation of selected national and/or regional operations. This will include leading, co-leading or contributing to technical discussions and monitoring of the Bank portfolio on a day-to-day basis in close collaboration with the relevant government agencies and development partners. It will also include participation in missions of the health team at federal and/or state level.
  • Contribute to cross-GP agendas and activities, including both analytic and operational.
  • Prepare or contribute to sector-specific or cross-sectoral inputs for various operational products/outputs (e.g. sector/country briefings, background reports, portfolio performance reviews, etc.).
  • Respond to ad hoc information requests from internal and external parties.
  • The work will be substantive in nature, requiring frequent interactions with senior external and internal counterparts.

Competencies :  

  • Integrative Skills — Understands core issues and knows where to get additional expertise when needed.
  • Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena — Understands policy making process and role of the health sector in that process.  Can find relevant information and examine similar policy questions in multiple regions and to distill operationally relevant recommendations and lessons from this analysis for clients.
  • Policy Dialogue Skills — Identifies and assesses policy issues and communicates findings/points of view verbally and through economic reports and papers.  Plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders as part of Bank teams.
  • Client Orientation — Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge.
  • Drive for Results — Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
  • Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion — Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.

Qualification:

  • Advanced degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology, health economics or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience working in technical and policy issues that are at the core of the World Bank’s engagement, including health system strengthening, health economics and financing, health security and preparedness, and multisectoral agenda. Experience from outside Nigeria is an advantage.
  • A track record of working effectively with government officials, high level stakeholders, and international partners such as WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, USAID, CDC, West African Health Organization etc. Experience working with stakeholders at both federal and state level is an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills and demonstrated ability to exercise technical and operational judgment in complex contexts and client relationships.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues / team members, including from other sectors, and to contribute productively to the team’s work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
  • Experience working on WBG funded projects and familiarity with WBG operations, policies, and procedures is an advantage.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English is essential.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
  • Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
  • Sector: Health/Nutrition/Population
  • Grade: GG
  • Required Language(s): English
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply World Bank Group Senior Health Specialist and Economist Jobs 2021

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Interested Candidates May Apply Online through using this Link.

The closing date: 07th June. 2021 at 5 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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