Senior Health Specialist/Maternal and Newborn Health - req36251
The World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Senior Health Specialist / Maternal and Newborn Health
Job #: req36251
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Health/Nutrition/Population
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 4/20/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Job Overview The Senior Health Specialist/MNH will oversee the GFF’s co-financing and technical assistance to countries to achieve this acceleration; will represent the GFF in key global MNH partnerships and events; contribute to GFF, World Bank and external learning and knowledge management activities around MNH; and work closely with the other units within the GFF Secretariat to advance MNH programming aims.
Duties and Accountabilities
Provides advice to country clients, World Bank task teams and the GFF secretariat team on evidence-based and scale‑able approaches to address issues related to maternal, newborn and child health and stillbirth prevention (MNCH); Translate technical evidence and best practice into high quality investment case and large scale World Bank program development in the context of a health systems approach to RMNCH‑N.
Supports the development of relevant metrics and evaluation approaches to enable results and performance-based financing approaches which can be used to improve MNCH performance with a focus on service quality.
Advises on GFF collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on MNCH, including links to education, social protection, and labor market opportunities.
Contributes to knowledge products including development and dissemination of tools, analytical work, country case studies and workshops at regional and global level, in collaboration with the other teams within the GFF Secretariat.
Supports the GFF in routine reporting to stakeholders and responding to ad hoc requests for information on MNH and stillbirth prevention programming across the GFF portfolio and in ensuring the successful operationalization of the GFF strategy, Transform 2030: Transforming health Systems, Saving Lives.
Represents the GFF on global MNH donor and technical partnerships and at relevant events.
Serves as a GFF Focal Point in one to two partner countries to support the country‑led processes of investment case development and implementation and stakeholder alignment through a functional country platform. Engages with World Bank regions, country management units and task teams in the development and implementation of IDA/IBRD operations in support of the investment case and facilitates Bank access to GFF trust funds in support of strategic technical assistance, advisory services, and analytics.
Selection Criteria
Doctorate degree in medicine, public health or related field with a focus on Maternal and/or Newborn Health, or demonstrable equivalent expertise gained through work experience.
At least 10 years of work experience in MNCH in low income and complex settings with specific knowledge and experience implementing evidence based MNCH tools, interventions, approaches, into large scale programs. Experience at integrating MNCH into World Bank operations would be an advantage.
Experience working at or in support of primary health care, particularly the front‑line provision of high-quality services.
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 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 an advantage.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Ability to speak French an advantage.
WBG Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
Benefits The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Organization: World Bank
Sector: Health/Nutrition/Population
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 4/20/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Job Overview The Senior Health Specialist/MNH will oversee the GFF’s co-financing and technical assistance to countries to achieve this acceleration; will represent the GFF in key global MNH partnerships and events; contribute to GFF, World Bank and external learning and knowledge management activities around MNH; and work closely with the other units within the GFF Secretariat to advance MNH programming aims.
Duties and Accountabilities
Provides advice to country clients, World Bank task teams and the GFF secretariat team on evidence-based and scale‑able approaches to address issues related to maternal, newborn and child health and stillbirth prevention (MNCH); Translate technical evidence and best practice into high quality investment case and large scale World Bank program development in the context of a health systems approach to RMNCH‑N.
Supports the development of relevant metrics and evaluation approaches to enable results and performance-based financing approaches which can be used to improve MNCH performance with a focus on service quality.
Advises on GFF collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on MNCH, including links to education, social protection, and labor market opportunities.
Contributes to knowledge products including development and dissemination of tools, analytical work, country case studies and workshops at regional and global level, in collaboration with the other teams within the GFF Secretariat.
Supports the GFF in routine reporting to stakeholders and responding to ad hoc requests for information on MNH and stillbirth prevention programming across the GFF portfolio and in ensuring the successful operationalization of the GFF strategy, Transform 2030: Transforming health Systems, Saving Lives.
Represents the GFF on global MNH donor and technical partnerships and at relevant events.
Serves as a GFF Focal Point in one to two partner countries to support the country‑led processes of investment case development and implementation and stakeholder alignment through a functional country platform. Engages with World Bank regions, country management units and task teams in the development and implementation of IDA/IBRD operations in support of the investment case and facilitates Bank access to GFF trust funds in support of strategic technical assistance, advisory services, and analytics.
Selection Criteria
Doctorate degree in medicine, public health or related field with a focus on Maternal and/or Newborn Health, or demonstrable equivalent expertise gained through work experience.
At least 10 years of work experience in MNCH in low income and complex settings with specific knowledge and experience implementing evidence based MNCH tools, interventions, approaches, into large scale programs. Experience at integrating MNCH into World Bank operations would be an advantage.
Experience working at or in support of primary health care, particularly the front‑line provision of high-quality services.
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 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 an advantage.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Ability to speak French an advantage.
WBG Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
Benefits The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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