About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a Medical Care Expert (Expert en Prise en Charge Médicale) to support the national health emergency response team in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role focuses on the medical management of MAPEPI cases and supporting the government in medical care activities during both epidemic emergencies and routine clinical medicine emergencies. The mission is to help countries prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond quickly to health emergencies.
Salary and benefits
- The position is a Special Services Agreement (SSA) with a full-time schedule.
Who can apply?
- Degree in general medicine (essential).
- At least one (1) year of experience in the medical care of patients in internal medicine, including experience in clinical case management in emergency situations or in a humanitarian context (essential).
- Excellent knowledge of French (essential).
- Master's degree in internal medicine or a similar field from an accredited educational institution (desirable).
- Experience in the management of Ebola cases or other viral hemorrhagic fevers as a frontline clinician in a treatment center (desirable).
- Working knowledge of another official WHO language or a local language of the workplace (desirable).
- Experience in medical care response within a humanitarian context (functional competency).
- Experience working in conflict or humanitarian settings (functional competency).
Required documents
- Not specified
When to apply
- Application deadline: August 30, 2026, 9:59:00 PM.
How to apply
- Apply online via the official WHO careers portal.
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…
- Degree in general medicine with at least one year of clinical experience in internal medicine
- Experience in emergency or humanitarian settings, particularly with epidemic response
- Excellent command of French for effective communication in the field
What should you think carefully about?
- The role involves high-pressure work in emergency contexts, which can be physically and mentally demanding
- This is a Special Services Agreement (SSA), which may differ in terms of long-term benefits compared to standard staff contracts
- The position is on-site in Kinshasa, requiring immediate availability for deployment
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is perfect for a medical professional looking to make a direct impact on public health emergencies. It offers a unique chance to gain frontline experience in epidemic management and contribute to the WHO's critical response efforts in the DRC.
Our take
Medical doctors with emergency response experience and strong French skills who are ready for high-stakes humanitarian work are the ideal candidates for this position.
Ready to apply?
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