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.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WCO's is to build the capacity of Member States to manage a wide range of Health Programmes and interventions including health emergencies, to lead an
Objectives of the Programme
To ensure that effective WHO Country presence is established to implement WHO Country Cooperation Strategies that are aligned with member States' health agenda an
Background
The Nigeria Health Workforce Profile (NHWP) is a reference document given the HRH situation in Nigeria. It is designed to assist health sector managers, policy makers, partners and stakeho
Purpose of the Post
The position aims to strengthen overall vaccine preventable disease (VPD) program at the State level by:
Strengthening routine Immunization (RI)
Improving coverage a
Objectives of the Programme
The objective of the programme is to support the Government in scaling up coverage of mental health service in the Country through community based mental health
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 emergency risks and, when natio
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 emergency risks and, when natio
Purpose of Consultancy
The consultant will contribute to the newborn implementation research project, immediate Kangaroo Mother Care Study (i-KMC).
He/she will facilitate the setup of i
Ref No: 2208351
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years
Grade: NO-C
Objectives of the Programme
The mission of WHO is to help cou
Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term Appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Objectives of the Programme
WHO Ministry of Heal
Objectives Of The Programme
WHO Ministry of Health in Nigeria is working to strengthen the capacity to establish minimum bases for the International Health Regulations.
In this regard, WHO wil
Description of Duties
Under the general supervision of the National Procurement officer and general guidance of the Logistics, Procurement and Travel Officer, the Logistics and Procurement Assis
Grade: G3
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Objectives of the Programme
The objective of the f