Location

Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for a Health Specialist to join our Health Nutrition and Population (HNP) Division. You will contribute to our operational, economic, and sector work program in LAC. The focus is on the design and supervision of the implementation of complex health projects involving medical infrastructure, health management tools, digital health tools, primary and chronic healthcare models, and preparation for emergencies and disasters. Also, you will participate in policy dialogue and applied research in non-communicable diseases, health system strengthening and financing, health policy, and strategy formulation and implementation.

Our Social Sector (SCL) is a multidisciplinary team convinced that investing in people is the way to improve lives and overcome the development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jointly with the countries in the region, the Social Sector formulates public policy solutions to reduce poverty and improve the delivery of education, work, social protection, and health services. Our objective is to advance a more productive region, with equal opportunities for people of all genders, and greater inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.      

You will work in the Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) Division, which prepares and supervises operations in borrowing member countries in the areas of health (e.g., health systems’ strengthening, health system financing, organization and performance, digital health transformation, etc.), Nutrition and Population.

What you’ll do

• Support supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of IDB-financed operations in LAC, coordinating with executing agencies, fiduciary specialists, and other relevant parties.
• Assist in identifying and resolving complex execution issues in the supervision of IDB operations.
• Participate in the origination, conceptualization, and preparation of hospital and health service infrastructure and equipment projects with team members and authorities.
• Support country teams in designing implementation schemes, operational strategies, and project planning for hospitals and health service networks, including sizing, schedules, and costs.
• Provide technical assistance for hospital pre-investment studies, medical-architectural plans, and the design, construction, and equipping of health facilities and networks.
• Develop terms of reference, technical specifications, and oversee contracting processes for hospital and health service projects.
• Support project monitoring, follow-up, and operationalization, including the opening and functioning of hospitals in LAC countries.
• Conduct economic and sector analyses, share knowledge, and engage in policy dialogue to inform country, sector, and regional strategies and IDB operations.
• Build networks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, IDB Invest, IDB Lab, and external development partners to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Guide, coach, and mentor junior staff, contribute to business planning and budgets, and work independently with limited oversight.

What you'll need

• Education: You hold a master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in public health, health management, health sciences, economics, health economics, public administration, project management, or another related field relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: You have at least 4 years of relevant and substantive professional experience in healthcare infrastructure and handling health projects, including complex medical infrastructure organizational change, quality improvement, planning, design, implementation and commissioning of health facilities. With knowledge of hospital equipment, facility and equipment maintenance, and hospital organization/management. You also have operational experience managing multilateral financing projects and procurement procedures, including FIDIC contracts.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 

•    Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

•    International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.    

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.