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Impactful Leadership Opportunities at World Health Organization

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by Impactpool
in partnership with WHO - World Health Organization

"Build a Healthier and Safer World”

 

The World Health Organization is thrilled to highlight current vacancies at director’s level, each offering a unique opportunity to lead impactful initiatives that resonate with WHO’s overarching mission and objectives. As a director at WHO, your role is pivotal in effecting tangible change in some of the most pressing health challenges facing humanity today. From pioneering research endeavors to shaping policies that redefine the future of healthcare, your leadership will impact on a global scale.

 

At WHO, we are dedicated to creating a healthier, safer world for everyone. As we commemorate World Health Day 2024, themed "My health, my right," our dedication to universal access to quality health services and fundamental rights remains resolute. Now, more than ever, we are actively seeking visionary leaders with the expertise to lead transformative initiatives and drive tangible change worldwide.


If you're a seasoned leader with a strong track record of driving change and are genuinely qualified, WHO welcomes you to lead critical areas such as universal health coverage, health emergencies, access to medicines, antimicrobial resistance, scientific advancements, data analytics/delivery for impact and more.

 

More info on areas of work: Our work (who.int)

Join us in making a lasting impact on global health. 

Apply now to become part of WHO's diverse and competent leadership team.

 

Photo credit: WHO/Antoine Tardy

Current open Director Vacancies at WHO:


Director, Data and Analytics - D2 - Closing 25th September

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

The Director provides strategic vision and direction to a multidisciplinary team within the Department and technical programmes across the three levels of the Organization (headquarters, regions and country offices). The Director will politically position the work of the Department and act as the global representative and overall spokesperson, engaging internationally in dialogue with senior officials of global health organizations, as well as with Ministries of Health, National Statistics Organizations, Development Agencies, Donors and other stakeholders. The Director provides senior level advice and guidance to senior management and is accountable for the overall management and galvanization of Department teams to meet the objectives of the Organization.

 

Director, Polio Eradication - D2 - Closing 9th October

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

The Director provides strategic direction and vision to the World Health Organization's polio eradication activities, and through existing collaborations, to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative aligned with WHO's commitment for the gender equality and women's empowerment. The Director will politically position the work of the Polio Eradication Programme in WHO and act as the global representative and overall spokesperson of Programme, engaging internationally in dialogue with senior officials of global health organizations, as well as with Ministers of Health, Partner Agencies, Donors and other stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

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