The World Health Organization (WHO) is at the forefront of global health initiatives, driving innovations that enhance health outcomes worldwide. As digital health increasingly plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery and disease prevention, WHO is seeking passionate and skilled professionals to join its ranks. In 2025, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Officer (Digital Health) position, where you can contribute to pivotal projects that leverage technology to improve health systems and services. This role not only allows you to be part of a mission-driven organization but also offers the chance to impact public health on a global scale. If you are dedicated to advancing digital health solutions and possess the expertise to navigate the complexities of this evolving field, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social science, business, information technology or equivalent professional training.
Desirable: Master’sdegree in a discipline relevant such as social science to public health.
Experience
Essential: At least 5 years’ experience as Project Management Officer/Coordinator with development organization, public health, finance institution or comparable experience in the private sector.
Desirable: Demonstrable work experience of increasing involvement and responsibility in project management or in program management.
Skills
Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and managing initiatives across large international organizations; Demonstrate an understanding of the implementation of various digital health initiatives at both regional and national levels; Demonstrated ability to deliver on results for impact;Proven writing and communication skills;Proven interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, communicate progress and results, and resolve issues in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
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REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2901 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
