The African Development Bank has a vacancy for Principal Health Analyst in the bank's Division/Department of HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (OSHD) and Health Division (OSHD.3).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Initiate and conduct missions to identify, prepare, appraise and launch health projects/programs for Bank-financing and provide recommendations regarding the amounts, terms and conditions of the loan; Conduct technical supervision of on-going health projects/programs; Formulate and propose the Bank’s Country Assistance Strategy for the health sector; Coordinate loan administration activities related to health projects/programs; Identify and coordinate the needs for co-financing health projects/programs and initiate proposals for funding; Represent the Bank Group at international conferences/meetings, and maintain dialogue with other development partners supporting the health sector.

Selection Criteria (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)
 At least a Master’s or equivalent university degree in public health or health sciences related disciplines;
 Preferably a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the design, implementation or management of health sector reform programs at national, regional or international level;
 Extensive knowledge of public health issues; demonstrated skills in introducing methods to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in health systems;
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in teams and independently, client and result-oriented, strong organizational skills; strong analytical skills;
 Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications;
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; and working knowledge in French is an advantage. . 


Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF) and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing date of birth and nationality and preferably submitted electronically to: recruit@afdb.org. African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


Closing Date: April 25, 2008.
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