Technical Consultant with a Background in Economics to Support the Ministry of Health in the Implementation of the State Guaranteed Benefits Program №1 — Primary Health Care Quality Improvement Program

SDTF No. TF C7573-KG: The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic's “Primary Health Care Quality Improvement Operation (PHCQIO) Additional Financing” project, financed by the World Bank, announces a competition for the following vacant position: Date of publication: 14-08-2026 Deadline for applications: 28-08-2026 As part of the implementation of the Primary Health Care Quality Improvement Operation (PHCQIO) Additional Financing Project, financed by the World Bank, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic announces a competition for the following vacant position: Technical Consultant with a Background in Economics to Support the Ministry of Health in the Implementation of the State Guaranteed Benefits Program No.1 Qualification Requirements: Higher education in economics and finance, public administration, health management, or another related field. A Master's degree will be considered an advantage. At least 10 years of professional experience in healthcare financing, health economics, public finance, health system reforms, or healthcare program management. Practical experience in the development, implementation, or improvement of healthcare financing mechanisms, including provider payment systems, tariff setting, public financing mechanisms, and financial planning. Experience in the design or implementation of health system reforms, including projects related to the State Guaranteed Benefits Program and Mandatory Health Insurance, will be considered an asset. Practical experience in conducting economic analysis, Budget Impact Analysis (BIA), financial modeling, and assessments of the financial sustainability of healthcare programs. Experience in developing methodologies for costing healthcare services, tariff setting, healthcare service packages, patient co-payment mechanisms, and financial models will be considered an advantage. Experience in preparing analytical reports, concept papers, regulatory documents, methodological guidelines, and policy recommendations for government authorities. Knowledge of modern approaches to health financing and provider payment mechanisms for health services. Experience working with health information systems, financial reporting, and healthcare analytical tools will be considered an advantage. Skills in providing technical consultations, facilitating working groups, and designing and delivering training activities for specialists of the Ministry of Health, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, and healthcare organizations. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to work with large datasets, develop practical recommendations, and present findings in a clear and understandable manner. Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian, both written and spoken. Knowledge of English at a level sufficient to work with international methodological materials and prepare technical documentation will be considered an asset. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, indicating their contact telephone number and position in English and Russian, letters of recommendation from their place of work, copies of relevant diplomas and certificates, as well as the contact details of at least two referees for verification of references, by 18:00 on August 28, 2026, by email: puimzkr@gmail.com; saltanat1281@mail.ru; a_turgunalieva@mz.med.kg; or by mail to Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Togolok-Moldo 1a St, 1nd floor, No. 12. Documents must be submitted in PDF format, and resumes must be signed. Applications without the job title, containing an incomplete set of documents, or received after the deadline will not be considered. Only the most suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. Detailed information regarding the eligibility requirements and technical specifications is available on the EGZ portal in the Announcements section, under Procurements Announced by Projects.