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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 an enthusiastic, proactive and experienced consultant in the health sector of The Bahamas. As Bahamas Health Operations Consultant you will support the IDB team leader in dialogue and planning of all activities to supervise the execution of the health portfolio in the country.

You will work in the Health, Nutrition and Population Division of the Social Department (HNP/SCL). This team is responsible for the development of programs and policies that increase health and wellbeing and decrease morbidity and mortality throughout the region of Latin America and The Caribbean.

What you’ll do

• Support the IDB Team Leader in the daily interactions with the Project Executing Unit (PEU) of the MOHW, IDB specialists from the Health Nutrition and Population Division (SCL/HNP) and the Country Office Bahamas (CBH/CCB)
• Aid in the development of monitoring tools used by IDB such as Project Monitoring Report, Project Conclusion Report, Supervision Plans, among others.
• Collaborate in planning activities and participate and conduct field visits when required.
• Carry out reviews of planning documents such as the Annual Operating Plans, Pluriannual Execution Plans, Procurement Plans, Financial Plans, among others.
• Support the development of terms of reference and other documents used in contracting.
• Provide technical and managerial advice for the health portfolio’s supervision.
• Actively contribute to strategic discussions and updates with partners and stakeholders, in coordination with the Team Leader.
• Support any other activity related to the heath sector in The Bahamas that is required by HNP/SCL and the Country Office.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in public health, medicine, health economics, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in large scale project monitoring and/or execution of health programs.
• Languages: Proficiency in English.

Requirements

• You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.
• 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

National consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

What we offer

-A competitive compensation package.

-Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.

-Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.

-On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

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.