Senior Health Specialist
Quick answer
The World Bank Group is hiring a Senior Health Specialist (Washington, DC) to oversee the Global Financing Facility’s co-financing and technical assistance to countries to achieve acceleration in maternal and newborn health. The role involves advising on evidence-based approaches, developing metrics, and representing the GFF in global partnerships.
- Role
- Senior Health Specialist
- Organization
- World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The World Bank Group is seeking a Senior Health Specialist to oversee the Global Financing Facility’s co-financing and technical assistance to countries to achieve acceleration in maternal and newborn health. The role involves advising on evidence-based approaches, developing metrics, and representing the GFF in global partnerships.
What you'll do
- Provide advice on evidence-based and scalable approaches to address maternal, newborn, and child health issues
- Support the development of relevant metrics and evaluation approaches
- Contribute to knowledge products and workshops
- Represent the GFF in global MNH donor and technical partnerships
- Support the development and implementation of investment cases
- Engage with World Bank regions and task teams
What it takes
- Doctorate degree in medicine, public health or related field
- At least 10 years of work experience in MNCH in low income and complex settings
- Experience implementing evidence-based MNCH tools, interventions, and approaches
- Experience working at or in support of primary health care
- A firm understanding of primary health care in the context of broader health systems and health financing reforms
- Experience working across sectoral, practice and disciplinary boundaries
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, United States.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a doctorate degree in medicine, public health or related field, at least 10 years of work experience in MNCH in low income and complex settings, and experience implementing evidence-based MNCH tools, interventions, and approaches.
How do I apply?
Follow the link provided in the job description to apply.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 08/28/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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