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The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It works with Member States and partners on health systems, disease prevention, health emergencies, research and norms, data, medicines, and universal health coverage.

Updated daily20 August 2026

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National Consultant - Rehabilitation Services Integration and Disability Inclusion in PHC and HIS

WHO•Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Professional · CON12 days left2 days ago

Internship - Healthy Ageing

WHO•Manila, Philippines

Intern19 days left2 days ago

Procurement Assistant

WHO•Cairo, Egypt

General (G-4)11 days left2 days ago

Consultant National en Nutrition publique

WHO•Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Professional · CON6 days left3 days ago

Communication Associate

WHO•Manila, Philippines

General (G-6)11 days left3 days ago

Unit Head (Global Health Cluster)

WHO•Geneva, Switzerland

Professional (P-5)18 days left3 days ago

Expert national pour la coordination de la mise en œuvre de la Surveillance collaborative en RDC

WHO•Kinshasa, DRC

Professional · CON4 days left3 days ago

National Consultant - Digital Health Technical Integration Support

WHO•Bishkek, KyrgyzstanRemote

Professional · CON11 days left3 days ago

Technical Officer (Expanded Programme in Immunization)

WHO•Honiara, Solomon Islands

Professional (P-4)18 days left4 days ago

Senior Operations Officer

WHO•Abuja, Nigeria

Professional (P-5)15 days left6 days ago

Emergency Information Management Specialist (HER Roster)

WHO•Hanoi, Vietnam

Volunteer (via UNV)8 days left6 days ago

Systems Administrator

WHO•South Africa

Volunteer (via UNV)8 days left6 days ago

Technical Officer, UHC Knowledge Hub

WHO•Tokyo, Japan

Professional (P-3)17 days left6 days ago

Technical Officer (Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards)

WHO•Geneva, Switzerland

Professional (P-4)17 days left6 days ago

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist (HER Roster)

WHO•Hanoi, Vietnam

Volunteer (via UNV)8 days left6 days ago

Health Emergency Data and Information Management Officer

WHO•Philippines

Volunteer (via UNV)8 days left6 days ago

AI Software Engineer Lead

WHO•Istanbul, Türkiye

Professional (P-4)17 days left6 days ago

Public Health Programme Specialist (HER Roster)

WHO•Hanoi, Vietnam

Volunteer (via UNV)8 days left6 days ago

Finance Officer

WHO•Lyon, France

Professional (P-4)15 days left6 days ago

Programme Assistant

WHO•Kyiv, Ukraine

Volunteer (via UNV)7 days left7 days ago

Health Systems Officer – AI for Health

WHO•New Delhi, India

Professional · CON14 days left7 days ago

Technical Officer

WHO•Amman, Jordan

Professional (P-3)8 days left7 days ago

National Coordinator – Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit

WHO•Kigali, Rwanda

Professional · CON6 days left7 days ago

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Switzerland9 Ukraine7 Philippines6 Republic of the Congo5 Vietnam4 Egypt3 South Africa3 Burundi2 India2 South Korea2

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Clinical, Health & Medical Services47 Data Science & Analytics16 Programme & Project Management15 Policy & International Affairs13 Emergency & Disaster Response12 Economics & Development Finance7 Research, Science & Academia6 Climate, Environment & Sustainability5 Finance & Budgeting5 Operations & General Management5 Administration & Executive Support4 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning4

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Working at WHO

WHO careers span public health, epidemiology, technical policy, emergency preparedness and response, research, health data, communications, procurement, and corporate operations. Its workforce operates across headquarters, regional offices, country offices, and specialized programs.

WHO is headquartered in Geneva and works through six regional offices, country offices, and specialized entities worldwide.

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2Apply to the specific WHO vacancy and customize the application; a cover letter is optional where the system provides it.
3Review the application, submit it, and retain the system-generated confirmation.

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WHO states that only shortlisted candidates under serious consideration are contacted for one or more screening steps and a competency-based interview before an offer. It warns that selection can take several weeks or months.

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14 August 2026Departmental update

Quadripartite collaboration extends the One Health Joint Plan of Action to 2029

The Quadripartite collaboration on One Health – the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) – has agreed to extend the implementation period of the One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) through to 2029, building on its original 2022–2026 implementation period.

14 August 2026News release

WHO-Lions Clubs partner to expand mental health services in Jordan and Nepal

14 August 2026: Globally, more than 1 billion people live with a mental health condition. Yet, in many countries access to mental health care is extremely limited. Responding to this need, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) have signed a three-year agreement to increase access to care for people living with mental, neurological and substance use conditions in Jordan and Nepal as part of the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health. The partnership offers important potential to raise awareness about mental health, encourage help-seeking and to leverage the global and local influence of both organizations.

12 August 2026Departmental update

WHO and Doris Mollel Foundation sign memorandum of understanding

WHO's Department of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Ageing Health (LHR) has formalized a memorandum of understanding with the Doris Mollel Foundation (DMF) to strengthen collaboration on the health and survival of small and sick newborns, particularly in Africa, but also globally.

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WHO says candidates under serious consideration may undergo one or more screening steps and a competency-based interview.

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All current WHO jobs

SSA - DHIS2 Technical Analyst

Technical Officer (Gender and Human Rights)

Pathogens Surveillance and Preparedness Analyst

Communications and Partnerships Specialist

Assistant To Unit Head

Technical Officer

Consultant - Health Expenditure Tracking and SRHR Financing

National Consultant - Rehabilitation Services Integration and Disability Inclusion in PHC and HIS

Internship - Healthy Ageing

Procurement Assistant

Consultant National en Nutrition publique

Communication Associate

Unit Head (Global Health Cluster)

Expert national pour la coordination de la mise en œuvre de la Surveillance collaborative en RDC

National Consultant - Digital Health Technical Integration Support

Technical Officer (Expanded Programme in Immunization)

Senior Operations Officer

Emergency Information Management Specialist (HER Roster)

Systems Administrator

Technical Officer, UHC Knowledge Hub

Technical Officer (Medicines and Health Products Policies and Standards)

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Specialist (HER Roster)

Health Emergency Data and Information Management Officer

AI Software Engineer Lead

Public Health Programme Specialist (HER Roster)

Finance Officer

Programme Assistant

Health Systems Officer – AI for Health

Technical Officer

National Coordinator – Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit

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