The World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries. It is the largest and most famous development bank in the world and is an observer at the United Nations Development Group. The bank is based in Washington, D.C. and provided around $61 billion in loans and assistance to "develop...
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Senior Health Specialist
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience8 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, socialization and validation of the GFF’s approach to Commodities and Supply Chain work that improves access to RMNCAH-N commodities and is consistent with GFF’s core principles of country-leadership. Integrate the approach with other GFF workstreams to contribute to a coherent secretariat-wide strategy for 2026-30.
- Lead the engagement with World Bank task teams and partner governments to support analytical work and project preparation that will advance RMNCAH-N commodity security, patient-centric access and health system stewardship reforms. This work will include developing and scaling new funding mechanisms through which the GFF can support partner countries, such as Challenge Funds and Innovative Financing approaches to maximize leverage of GFF grant financing and incentivize domestic resource mobilization.
- Support GFF’s efforts on donor alignment at country level and leverage linkages with global fora to influence prioritization and resource mobilization for issues impacting country partners RMNCAH-N commodity access, including commodity financing, demand generation, private sector engagement and health system strengthening.
- Represent the GFF in global discussions on supply chain management and advocate for country-leadership and capacity building at country level. This will include engagement with the Funders Forum for Supply Chain, the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition, the Supply Chain Leaders Forum and other working groups and fora relevant to RMNCAH-N commodities.
- Network across the World Bank Group and externally to shape collaborations tha complement and leverage GFF’s unique mandate and positioning in the global health architecture. Manage day to day relationships, including reporting as required, with donor and technical partners.
- Define and oversee the work of Short-Term, Extended-Term and firms of consultants hired to deliver technical assistance to partner countries and develop global technical guidance.
Selection Criteria
- Advanced degree in health economics, engineering, logistics, supply chain or other relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
- At least 8 years’ experience implementing commodity security and managing supply chains at country level, or commodity security and SCM advisory in global public health with clear experience and understanding of critical health financing principles relevant to supply chains.
- Knowledge of commodities security and SCM leading practices in both the public and private sectors.
- A firm understanding of primary health care, including SRHR and FP, in the context of broader health systems and health system reforms.
- Experience working across sectoral, practice and disciplinary boundaries and with multiple stakeholders – both public and private – in building collaborative alliances for results.
- Track record of successful partner engagement and collaborating within teams and across organizations to deliver high quality products.
- Experience and knowledge of the World Bank’s operations and business processes is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Ability to speak French and Portuguese an advantage.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to World Bank Group on worldbankgroup.csod.com to apply
