Global Health Specialist

Company Overview

The World Health Organization is a global leader in public health, working to achieve its vision of a world where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life. We work with governments, civil society, and other partners to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $66,488 per annum, based on the location and industry standards. This includes an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121, a variable post adjustment, and other benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Health Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Early Warning and Response System (EWRS) by implementing comprehensive training modules, creating e-learning packages, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement digital tools and platforms.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have a first university degree in Medicine or Public Health, or other health-related fields from an accredited institute. At least 5 years of experience working on the control and prevention of infectious diseases is essential, with at least 3 of the 5 years with international exposure.

You should also have expert-level knowledge of English and proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage, and lead projects, and build partnerships across agencies and organizational departments in the context of health emergencies.

Benefits

In addition to the competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including parental leave, attractive flexible work arrangements, and a smoke-free environment.

Others

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect and adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to putting the WHO Values Charter into practice.