We are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system.
We do this by:
providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed;
shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generatio... read moren, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge;
setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation;
articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options;
providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity; and
monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends.
Leadership priorities
For each 6-year programme of work priority areas are identified where our leadership is most needed.
Background:
The circulating Variant Poliovirus Type 2 (cVPV2) outbreak in Nigeria requires a community engagement strategy that also considers gender dynamics to ensure an inclusive and equitabl
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regio
The In-country Environmental Surveillance Consultant will support the WHO surveillance team on Environmental Surveillance. He / She may also be deployed to facilitate other Vaccine Preventable D
Background
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the EOC state level, the incumbent will be responsible for managing GIS systems, collect, analyse, updat
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The objective of the post is to support the WHO data management activities at zonal level and provide evidence driven information for actions aimed at supporting the stat
Purpose of Consultancy
To guide cross-departmental work on noma between NCD and NTD at WHO HQ, as well as facilitate collaboration with WHO Regional and Country offices and all stakeholders.
Purpose of Consultancy
The Innovation and Research Unit (INR) under the Data, Strategy and Innovations (DSI) group at WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO) is seeking a consultan
Purpose of Consultancy
To provide technical guidance to WHO and Member States in advancing health equity for persons with disabilities, including providing guidance on advocacy activities.&nb
Purpose of Consultancy
To provide technical expertise to the WHE EMT Unit by contributing to EMT activities and products, including the organization of the mentorship, classification, and reclas
Objectives of the role
Based on the identified trends, the deployment of a infodemic management consultant is required to support the World Health Organization in Nigeria and its partners to streng
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The overall objective of the of the Field Presence Cluster is to support the States in Nigeria to establish appropriate governance structures and develop and implemen
Description of Duties
Under the central coordination of the Transport / Operations Officer and direct supervision of the Transport Assistant or State Administrative Assistant and overall direction
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO'sHealth Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and tocoordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidl
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO'sHealth Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and tocoordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidl
Description Of Duties
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Country Representative and direct supervision of the Operations officer, the incumbent supports the WHO Country Representative in ensurin
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objectives of WHO's emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare the health cluster to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibi
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Country Representative and direct supervision of the Operations officer, the incumbent supports the WHO Country Representative in ensuring efficient and effective