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.
Job ID: 2408476
Purpose of consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to contribute to the implementation of technical activities and to the creation of business analysis artefacts.
The
Job ID: 2408176
Purpose of Consultancy
To synthesize evidence and draft technical guidance on prioritization of pathogens for context specific multi-pathogen wastewater and environmental surv
Job ID: 2408176
Purpose of Consultancy
Working closely with the responsible focal points within the Department of Immunization Vaccines and Biologicals (IVB), the Consultant will align and co
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergencies risks and, when national cap
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the WHO Operation Officer and direct supervision of the Technical Officer Operations, the incumbent of the position will primarily deal with f
Purpose of the Consultancy
The Objective Of The Consultancy Is To Provide Technical Assistance To The Legislative Network For UHC (LNU) And Indeed The 7 National Assembly Committees On Health Towar
Background
One major weakness of any health system is the poor state of its health workforce: Nigeria is one of the 55 countries with a severe shortage of health workforce, this is made worse b
Purpose of the Consultancy
The objective of the consultancy is to support the DFDS to develop the 3rd edition of the NDDGs and implementation plan which is a crucial document in the health suppl
Description Of Duties
To effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities, incumbent collaborates with all Clusters and Teams in Abuja, Zonal and State offices and works closely with nation
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Management Support Units (CSU) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibili
Description Of Duties
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Management Capacity
Strategic direction — national immunization policies and work plan
Promotes establishmen
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To stop the longstanding polio and other vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and sustain polio eradication and reduce childhood morbidity and mortality attributable
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT
To support the WHO State Coordinator by coordinating technical and programmatic activities aimed at:
Achieving and maintaining high population immunity against pol
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The incumbent will enhance national capacity in overall disease prevention and control by collaborating on the development and implementation of national, public health
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
