Principal Health Specialist

The vision of the World Bank Group (WBG) is the eradication of extreme poverty by 2030, and the promotion of shared prosperity by fostering income growth of the bottom 40% in each country. The central contribution of the Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice (HNP GP) to the World Bank’s twin goals is to enable the achievement of Universal Health Coverage, in which all people are effectively covered by essential health services, and nobody suffers undue financial hardship as a result of illnesses.

We seek a Principal Health Specialist to take the role of a Global Solution Lead in spearheading a new private sector engagement approach within the HNP GP in close collaboration with the International Finance Corporation. Selection Criteria:

• An outstanding track record working at a senior level in a private health organization developing or launching new business lines or units. Demonstrated experience in fostering innovative approaches to meet challenges of availability, quality and/or affordability. 
• Experience in international health policy with international recognition as an authority in key private sector focused technical areas.
• Proven ability to lead sensitive consultations and negotiations at the highest policy levels. Ability to work with senior government officials, private sector players and other stakeholders to resolve complex problems and provide policy advice at the national level.
• Track record of expanding global knowledge on private sector engagement through publications and verbal communication, helping to shape debates on global or regional issues.

For further information and to apply go to www.ifc.org/careers and click on job # 151114. Deadline July 20, 2015.