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Public Health Expert with WHO

Public Health Expert with WHO

UN Volunteers Arab StatesDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar
10 hours ago
Job description

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Qatar, established in March 2022, partners with the Government and Ministry of Public Health to strengthen national health systems and champion public health. Guided by science and a commitment to equity, WHO supports Member States in generating reliable health evidence, advancing Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and positioning Qatar as a regional leader in public health. The Public Health Expert will play a pivotal role in supporting WHO’s mission to deliver accessible, resilient, and inclusive health services for all people in Qatar.

Description of Duties

  • Coordinate technical assistance to Ministry of Public Health focal points across public health disciplines.
  • Develop strategic documents, concept notes, and advocacy communication products.
  • Collaborate on initiatives targeting noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and health determinants.
  • Design innovative projects aligned with national priorities and best practices.
  • Assess engagement of people with lived experience of cancer and support proposal development for strategic interventions.
  • Initiate and implement proposed activities, liaise with stakeholders, and manage challenges.
  • Prepare final reports with recommendations for scaling meaningful engagement in the health sector.
  • Facilitate multisectoral collaboration, capacity building, and policy development.

Profile Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years’ professional experience in public health, including epidemiology, health systems strengthening, NCD prevention, health literacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
  • Experience in program management and implementation with organizations holding a scientific or public health mandate preferred.
  • Strong writing, communication, and computer skills.

    • Entitlements

  • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of QAR 14,019.92
  • Expertise differential paid monthly at the amount of QAR 5,607.96
  • Annual and learning leaves
  • Entry lump sum USD 400
  • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment)
  • Free Medical and life insurance
  • Free access to different learning platforms

    • Application deadline is on 23 November 2025.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Health Care Provider

    • Industries

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