The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join its team as Health Officers in 2025. This recruitment initiative reflects WHO’s commitment to strengthening global health systems and addressing pressing health challenges around the world.
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Health Officers play a critical role in supporting health programs, conducting research, and implementing initiatives that improve health outcomes in diverse communities. These positions offer a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of public health, collaborating with international teams and local stakeholders to tackle issues such as disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response.
By joining WHO, you will contribute to a mission that impacts millions of lives, working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. If you are ready to make a difference and advance your career in global health, consider applying to be a part of this vital work.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Essential: MD or MBBS, with specialization or Master’s in Public Health or in another closely related field.
Desirable: PhD in Public Health or another closely related field.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential:
· At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public health programme planning, implementation, and evaluation, with at least 2 years at the international level, part of which in cancer prevention and early detection.
· Demonstrated experience working directly with Ministries of Health and international stakeholders
· Proven leadership in managing public health projects and technical teams involving cancer control programmes, and evaluation of health systems.
Desirable: Proven history of attracting funding/grants.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
· Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer control (notably early detection and prevention), and implementation within public health systems.
· In-depth understanding of the organization, governance and financing of health care systems, particularly in relation to cancer screening and prevention services.
· Proven ability to provide high-level technical guidance and strategic advice to senior stakeholders, including Ministries of Health and international agencies (e.g. UN offices, research partners, funding bodies).
· Strong analytical skills, including the ability to design and interpret situational analyses, evaluate programme performance, and develop evidence-based recommendations to inform national policies.
· Demonstrated ability to lead the drafting of high-quality technical documents, including evaluation reports, strategic plans, action and implementation plans, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams and partners across diverse institutional and cultural settings.
· Familiarity with the preparation of grant applications.
Desirable: Ability to draft scientific manuscripts.
USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
Expert knowledge of English is essential. Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
OTHER SKILLS ( IT SKILLS)
· Knowledge of Microsoft office 365 office package.
· Knowledge of virtual meeting applications i.e. Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google meet, etc.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 70,212 (subject to applicable deductions), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3,229 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level or lower.
· Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
· A written test and/or presentation/seminar may be used as a form of screening.
· If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. IARC/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
