Public Health Jobs at the United Nations

WHOGeneva, CHCloses 18 Jul

Based within Unitaid, this role manages strategic sourcing and supply activities for innovative health products targeting HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The manager designs market-shaping interventions and coordinates with global health partners to ensure equitable access to essential commodities in low- and middle-income countries.

WHOBrazzaville, CGCloses 1 Aug

The Senior Writer supports the Regional Director for Africa in delivering strategic messaging aligned with WHO health priorities. The role involves preparing high-quality speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for engagements with Member States, global partners, and stakeholders.

UNICEFBangkok, THCloses 24 Jul

This consultancy provides technical leadership and programme guidance to operationalize the Clean Air for Healthy Children agenda. The role involves delivering air quality monitoring expertise, health impact assessments, and direct technical support to UNICEF Country Offices from the Bangkok Centre of Excellence.

UNICEFKabul, AFCloses 26 Jul

The Chief of Health provides strategic and managerial leadership to UNICEF's health programme in Afghanistan, overseeing a large portfolio that includes maternal and child health, immunization, and health systems strengthening. Operating in a complex humanitarian and development environment, the role focuses on balancing immediate emergency responses with long-term systems development. The position requires an experienced leader capable of engaging effectively with partners and de facto authorities to improve health outcomes for women and children.

UN SecretariatKabul, AFCloses 17 Jul

This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul. The incumbent manages medical support activities, supervises clinical staff, and provides day-to-day clinical care and emergency response for mission personnel.

UNICEFGeneva, CHCloses 16 Jul

This consultancy supports the establishment and implementation of a Digital Toolkit for Child and Adolescent Health and Mental Wellbeing Promotion. The consultant provides technical advisory and oversight for the procurement, design, and deployment of web-based platforms and hosting environments within the UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia.

UNEPSuva, FJCloses 20 Jul

This consultancy supports the Nature for Health (N4H) scoping phase in the Pacific region to reduce pandemic risks by strengthening environmental aspects of One Health. The consultant will conduct baseline analyses, map existing initiatives, and lead the development of a detailed Implementation Project Document for the Pacific region.

FAOQuezon City, PHCloses 30 Jul

This position supports the implementation of the Resilient Philippines Project and other initiatives focused on animal production and health. The role involves coordinating technical activities in areas such as epidemiology, laboratory surveillance, and antimicrobial resistance within a One Health framework.

FAONew Delhi, INCloses 23 Jul

This specialist role supports the Pandemic Fund project in India, focusing on animal health security and pandemic preparedness. The incumbent develops print and digital communication materials to enhance visibility and knowledge sharing across the One Health sector.

UNICEFKupang, IDCloses 23 Jul

This national consultancy supports the implementation of an integrated education and nutrition programme in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The consultant works with government partners and schools to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for children aged 4 to 12 through technical assistance and capacity building.

UNICEFIslamabad, PKCloses 23 Jul

The WASH Manager leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of water, sanitation, and hygiene programmes in Pakistan. Reporting to the Chief of WASH, the role provides technical guidance and authoritative advisory services to government partners to improve infrastructure quality and service consistency across the country.

UNICEFNairobi, KECloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the Accelerated Disease Control team within the Immunization programme to strengthen outbreak monitoring and response for vaccine-preventable diseases. The consultant will facilitate technical work to improve real-time programme monitoring, identify bottlenecks, and enable data-driven decision making for child health.

UNICEFAntananarivo, MGCloses 22 Jul

This national consultancy supports Madagascar's Ministry of Health in developing a comprehensive costing framework for the 2025–2029 National Health Sector Development Plan. The consultant will produce detailed financial models, identify funding gaps, and build government capacity to ensure the strategic plan is actionable and sustainable.

UNICEFHoniara, SBCloses 26 Jul

Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this role provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to strengthen national immunization programmes across the Pacific Multi-Country Office. The specialist leads sectoral analysis, coordinates with government partners, and monitors programme implementation to improve vaccine coverage and equity for children.

UNEPGeneva, CHCloses 18 Jul

This consultancy supports the Stockholm Convention Secretariat in assessing the production and use of DDT and its alternatives. The specialist will provide technical expertise in tropical epidemiology and vector control to inform global environmental policy and protect human health from hazardous chemicals.

UNEPGeneva, CHCloses 18 Jul

This consultancy supports the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions in assessing the production and use of DDT. The specialist will provide technical expertise in tropical epidemiology and vector control to inform global environmental policy and transition strategies.

WHOTashkent, UZCloses 26 Jul

This role provides technical support to the Government of Uzbekistan on health systems strengthening, focusing on primary health care, health workforce, and health financing. The officer contributes to analytical work, policy dialogue, and the implementation of national health reforms in alignment with WHO global guidance.

UNDPHarare, ZWCloses 20 Jul

The Procurement and Supplies Management (PSM) Specialist provides strategic oversight and operational management for health product supply chains within the Global Fund HIV programme in Zimbabwe. The role ensures that all procurement activities comply with UNDP rules while strengthening national pharmaceutical and laboratory systems.

FAOAden, YECloses 22 Jul

This specialist supports the FAO office in Yemen by planning and implementing animal disease surveillance systems and vaccination campaigns. The role involves providing technical assistance to national veterinary authorities and facilitating capacity building for laboratory technicians and surveillance officers.

UNICEFDili, TLCloses 22 Jul

This consultant supports the Ministry of Health in Timor-Leste to review and revise the national Water Safety Plan manual. The role involves conducting desk reviews, site visits, and stakeholder consultations to improve drinking water quality management and public health outcomes.

UNICEFIslamabad, PKCloses 22 Jul

This consultancy supports the development of a comprehensive Air Quality Strategy for UNICEF Pakistan to address the severe health risks posed by ambient and household air pollution. The consultant will conduct policy analysis and evidence-based research to translate findings into actionable programmatic recommendations for child health and well-being.

UNICEFNew York, USCloses 22 Jul

This consultant supports the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future (PLF) by coordinating country-level engagement and policy implementation. The role involves translating technical evidence into advocacy products and connecting country progress to regional and global policy opportunities to eliminate childhood lead poisoning.

UNICEFHoniara, SBCloses 24 Jul

This national consultancy provides technical and coordination support for the development of Gavi 6.0 health applications in Solomon Islands. The consultant works with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to ensure that funding applications are grounded in local data and operational realities.

UNICEFHoniara, SBCloses 18 Jul

This international consultancy leads the development of the Gavi 6.0 Full Portfolio Planning application for the Solomon Islands for the 2026–2030 period. The consultant acts as a lead technical advisor to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, ensuring immunization strategies are evidence-based, costed, and aligned with global health system strengthening requirements.

UN SecretariatBonn, DECloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the implementation of the UN System Workplace Mental Health and Well-being Strategy for 2024 and beyond. The consultant will assist the Psychosocial Risk Management Working Group in developing tools and monitoring progress across UN entities using a standardized scorecard.

UN SecretariatBonn, DECloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the UN Mental Health and Well-being Strategy by leading capacity-building initiatives and implementing a system-wide psychosocial risk management tool. The consultant provides technical leadership to assess organizational vulnerabilities and strengthen institutional capacity for managing mental health risks.

WHORamallah, PSCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy supports the Palestinian Ministry of Health in developing its first comprehensive National Health Workforce Strategic Plan and conducting a labor market dynamics analysis. The consultant will provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the health workforce in alignment with Universal Health Coverage and WHO Workforce 2030 objectives.

UN SecretariatPort-au-Prince, HTCloses 22 Jul

This leadership role is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). The incumbent manages medical logistics and operational functions to ensure the delivery of effective medical services to UN staff and constituents in a mission environment.

UNICEFQuito, ECCloses 22 Jul

This consultancy supports UNICEF Ecuador and the Ministry of Public Health in strengthening the National Immunization Strategy. The consultant will analyze the current situation of the national program and formulate strategic, operational, and financial guidelines to improve vaccination coverage and health system sustainability.

UNICEFTegucigalpa, HNCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy provides technical assistance to the Health Surveillance Unit of the Honduras Ministry of Health to strengthen the surveillance of foodborne diseases (ETA). The consultant will design technical-normative guidelines, data analysis flows, and an intersectoral work plan under the One Health approach to improve detection and response to foodborne illnesses.

WFPRome, ITCloses 1 Aug

This consultant joins the Systems Analysis for Nutrition team to strengthen the capacity of government counterparts in undertaking nutrition and diet analyses. The role focuses on using the Enhance platform to assess the cost and affordability of healthy diets and translating these findings into evidence-based policy and programme design.

UNICEFPohnpei (Ponape), FMCloses 22 Jul

This consultant supports the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia in improving access to assistive technology and rehabilitation services for school-aged children. The role focuses on building national capacity for hearing screening, diagnosis, and service delivery through hands-on mentoring and technical advisory.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 4 Sept

The Medical Officer manages medical entitlements and operational oversight for UN personnel and eligible dependents within the Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health. The role involves clinical duties, occupational health assessments, and the coordination of medical evacuations and repatriations. The incumbent also provides clinical leadership in digital health operations and supervises medical staff to ensure effective case processing.

WHOManila, PHCloses 18 Jul

This consultancy provides technical and coordination support to the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office to advance mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) initiatives. The role focuses on addressing the mental health impacts of climate change and disasters through regional monitoring, documentation, and country-level implementation support.

WHOManila, PHCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy supports the implementation of the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health (SIMH) in the Western Pacific Region. The consultant provides technical coordination, documentation, and reporting support for regional activities, including a major learning and exchange meeting and country-level initiatives in the Philippines and Cambodia.

WHOGeneva, CHCloses 17 Jul

The Unit Head leads the AI and Frontier Technologies unit within the Department of Digital, Data and AI, providing technical leadership and managerial oversight. The role focuses on advancing the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into global health metrics and healthcare delivery systems.

IOMBangui, CFCloses 16 Jul

The Programme Officer coordinates mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities within transit and migrant resource centres in the Central African Republic. The role provides technical guidance to clinical staff and strengthens referral pathways with national health and protection actors to support vulnerable migrants and returnees.

WFPAnkara, TRCloses 19 Jul

The consultant will design and operationalize Social Behaviour Change (SBC) strategies to improve nutritional outcomes for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Turkish families. The role involves conducting behavioural analysis and developing culturally appropriate models that can be institutionalized through government-led social safety nets.

WFPDar es Salaam, TZCloses 17 Jul

This role serves as the Project Coordinator for the Postcode Lotterij Food Fortification Project in Tanzania, overseeing the fortification of underutilized staples like wholegrain maize and sorghum. The officer ensures strategic coordination, implementation oversight, and stakeholder engagement to address micronutrient deficiencies and strengthen national nutrition systems.

WHOThe Democratic Republic of the-Kinshasa, CGCloses 22 Jul

The Health Policy Advisor provides expert guidance to the government and national stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on designing and implementing health system reforms. The role focuses on advancing Universal Health Coverage through strategic policy dialogue, health financing transformation, and the strengthening of primary health care services.

FAORome, ITCloses 22 Jul

The Animal Health Officer supports global risk monitoring and early warning systems for emerging and re-emerging transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases. The role involves integrating surveillance data to provide timely risk information and technical guidance to FAO Member Nations for effective disease preparedness and response.

FAOVientiane, LACloses 16 Jul

This role provides technical and operational support for animal health, surveillance, and One Health initiatives in Lao PDR. The assistant coordinates with government partners to implement project activities related to zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

WHOPort Vila, VUCloses 21 Jul

Embedded within the Vanuatu Ministry of Health, this officer supports the implementation of the Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) under the Pacific Climate and Health Resilience Package. The role focuses on strengthening institutional systems, coordinating climate-health activities across government divisions, and mainstreaming climate priorities into national health sector planning.

WHOBrazzaville, CGCloses 17 Jul

The Regional Emergency Director provides technical and managerial leadership to strengthen country capacities for health emergency preparedness, detection, and response across the African Region. Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent oversees organizational readiness, manages protracted emergencies and graded events, and leads the development of regional strategies for epidemic and pandemic prevention.

IOMAthens, GRCloses 21 Jul

This internship supports the Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Unit within the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery. The intern manages documentation systems, coordinates the WASH Community of Practice, and produces visual communication products to enhance global knowledge sharing and programming visibility.

IOMGeneva, CHCloses 21 Jul

This internship supports the Migration Health Division in coordinating global health assessment services for migrants. The intern assists with knowledge management, information dissemination, and logistical support for training and meetings within the Health Assessment Programme.

IOMAthens, GRCloses 21 Jul

The Intern provides administrative and technical support to the Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Intercultural Communication Unit. The role involves assisting with travel logistics, event organization, research, and the preparation of communication materials within an international migration context.

UNICEFTegucigalpa, HNCloses 16 Jul

This consultancy involves updating and modernizing Honduras's National Plan for the Prevention, Detection, and Eradication of Avian Influenza using the One Health approach. The consultant will lead technical revisions, institutional strengthening, and field simulations to protect public health and the national poultry sector.

UNDPBrazzaville, CGCloses 20 Jul

Le Médecin intérimaire assure la continuité des soins et services de santé au sein de la Clinique des Nations Unies à Brazzaville. Le titulaire fournit des consultations médicales, gère les urgences et coordonne les évacuations sanitaires pour le personnel de l'ONU et leurs dépendants.