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WHO careers cover public health technical work, emergencies, country office support, data, and institutional operations.

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Last checked 16 July 2026 · 11 roles

  • Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)

    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.

  • Senior Writer

    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.

  • Finance Officer (Transactional Assurance)

    WHOCairo, EGCloses 29 Jul

    This role enhances financial stewardship and internal control within the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office by managing transactional assurance activities. The officer conducts due diligence assessments of implementing partners and ensures compliance with WHO financial regulations and rules.

  • Health Systems Officer

    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.

  • Health Workforce Strategic Plan Development Consultant

    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.

  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant

    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.

  • Mental Health Consultant (Special Initiative for Mental Health)

    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.

  • Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)

    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.

  • Health Policy Advisor (Universal Health Coverage)

    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.

  • Climate Change and Health Project Officer

    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.

  • Regional Emergency Director

    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.

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