About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a Junior Public Health Professional for a 24-month fellowship situated within the SEA-DAC Secretariat at WHO-SEARO in New Delhi, India. The successful candidate will support the Secretariat in strengthening Member State engagement, technical cooperation, regional collaboration, and strategic partnerships for the operationalization of the South-East Asia Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Collaborative Network (SEA-DAC). Responsibilities include facilitating sustained engagement with national focal points, providing technical assistance on digital health and AI strategies, supporting resource mobilization, and contributing to the development of technical guidance and knowledge products.
Salary and benefits
- Annual remuneration of USD 63,000
- 24-month fellowship contract with WHO-SEARO
- Professional experience within an international public health organization
Who can apply?
- Applicants must be nationals of SEAR Member States: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, or Timor-Leste.
- Age below 35 years.
- Essential Education: Bachelor's degree in digital health, law, data science, public health, social sciences, social work, or a related field. (Master's/Doctorate degree in computer science, international development, social work, public health or related field is desirable).
- Minimum one year of relevant professional experience in digital health, artificial intelligence for health, health systems, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience working on digital health and/or AI initiatives across multiple countries, including SEAR countries.
- At least one year of experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and coordination involving governments, multilateral organizations, development partners, academia, civil society, or technology partners.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Required documents
- Completed online profile and application via WHO online recruitment portal
- Scanned copy of required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) from a WHED-accredited institution (required in advance if retained for an interview)
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: Oct 6, 2026
- Closing Date: Oct 20, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the WHO online recruitment portal.
- Complete an online candidate profile.
- Submit your application for vacancy number 2604276 before the deadline.
Additional information
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a screening tool.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- WHO contracts are conditional on confirming required vaccinations prior to assignment.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Early-career public health professionals or graduates with a background in digital health, data science, or related fields looking to gain international experience within the UN system.
- Candidates who have at least one year of hands-on experience in digital health, AI initiatives, or stakeholder coordination in the South-East Asia region.
- Professionals seeking a structured 24-month fellowship to build expertise in global health governance, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and regional digital health strategy.
What should you think carefully about?
- Strict age restriction: applicants must be below 35 years of age.
- Nationality restriction: eligibility is strictly limited to nationals of specified SEAR Member States.
- Fixed-term commitment of 24 months based on-site in New Delhi, India.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is well-suited for early-career professionals aiming to establish a track record within international public health, digital health policy, and multilateral coordination. It provides immersive exposure to WHO operations and regional health strategies without requiring a long-term career commitment upfront.
Our take
Eligible nationals from SEAR Member States under 35 years old with relevant digital health and stakeholder engagement experience should seriously consider applying before the October 2026 deadline.
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