Quick answer
The World Bank Group is hiring a Health Specialist in Kabul, Afghanistan, to support the Human Capital and Jobs (HCJ) Program, the Health Emergency Response (HER) Program, Education Emergency Response in Afghanistan (EERA) Project, and Human Development Analytics. The role involves 60-40 split between health and education/social policy sectors, with a focus on technical and operational support, policy dialogue, and engagement with stakeholders. Compensation and employment type not specified.
- Role
- Health Specialist
- Organization
- World Bank Group
- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Health Specialist role at the World Bank Group in Kabul, Afghanistan, involves providing technical and operational support to the Human Capital and Jobs (HCJ) Program, the Health Emergency Response (HER) Program, Education Emergency Response in Afghanistan (EERA) Project, and Human Development Analytics.
What you'll do
- Support the Task Team for the Afghanistan Health Emergency Response (HER) Project with implementation and supervision activities.
- Provide technical and project management support to the TTLs, implementation partners, and the Country Management Unit (CMU) to support a gradual pivot toward private-sector provision and to align donor priorities.
- Engage in policy dialogues and conduct assessments to support system development and capacity building, particularly to enhance health system strengthening, including medicine localization agenda.
- Support TTLs in drafting and reviewing key project documents, such as the project operations manual and the project appraisal document, and compliance reports, during the program's implementation.
- Provide inputs and support to the TTLs of the Education and Social Policy programs, particularly in implementing the ECD, community based education, distance learning, safety nets, skills and employment and certification programs as well as social delivery systems.
What it takes
- Graduate degree in public health, demographics, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, health system administration, or professional degree (medicine, nursing) (Master’s degree required, PhD or equivalent would be an asset).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the areas of public health, health system management, or health economics, in preparation and supervision of major Bank-funded projects, and/or Trust Funds, or similar experience from other multilateral development institutions.
- Prior experience of working with/on health systems in Afghanistan and strong knowledge of and experience with various aspects such as institutional setup, health policies and programs, challenges, and priorities.
- Demonstrated expertise in social protection, safety nets, and education policy, including experience with cash transfer programs, employment support mechanisms, or early childhood development; prior exposure to delivery systems and beneficiary targeting in fragile or conflict-affected settings is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in policy dialogue and the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders at various levels.
- Prior experience in an international development institution (public, NGO, or private sector) or academia is preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave, including parental leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Is the job remote?
The job location is not specified, but it is based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a graduate degree in public health, demographics, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, health system administration, or a professional degree (medicine, nursing) (Master’s degree required, PhD or equivalent would be an asset), and at least 8 years of relevant experience in the areas of public health, health system management, or health economics.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the job posting and follow the instructions provided.
How to apply
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