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Internship – Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards Department

WHOGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:InternDeadline:21 Aug 2026Job ID:2602913Posted on:31 Jul 2026
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Overview

Support WHO assistive-technology research and country data work by analysing mixed-methods evidence, preparing research summaries and case studies, uploading Member State data to the Global Health Observatory, maintaining web content and producing accessible communications and knowledge products.

Department: Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards Department

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Another UN language

Minimum Experience

No minimum listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Analyse qualitative and quantitative assistive-technology research data
  • Prepare research summaries, reports and country case studies
  • Review and upload Member State data to the Global Health Observatory
  • Develop webinar, news and knowledge-sharing materials
  • Maintain accurate and accessible assistive-technology web content
  • Support research, data and country-assistance projects

Requirements

  • At least three years of relevant university study and current enrolment or recent graduation under WHO internship rules
  • Study in an assistive-technology, allied-health, rehabilitation-engineering or product-design field
  • Expert knowledge of English
  • Direct experience in mixed-methods research and assistive technology

Skills

Mixed-methods researchHealth data analysisResearch writingKnowledge translationWeb content managementTeam collaboration

Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSPSSNVivo

Additional info

  • WHO internship provides a location-dependent living allowance rather than salary