About the opportunity
The purpose of this international consultancy is to provide senior technical and strategic support to the Ministry of Health of Iraq, through the WHO Country Office Iraq and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, to develop the Iraq National Digital Health Strategy 2027–2031 alongside an integrated, prioritized, and costed implementation action plan. The consultancy builds upon the unendorsed 2023 draft strategy and digital health advances achieved between 2023 and 2026. The selected consultant will review prior developments, compile international good practices, prepare the full strategy draft, design an implementation action plan with resource requirements and a monitoring framework, and facilitate stakeholder validation meetings over a three-month contract consisting of 30 working days.
Salary and benefits
- External consultancy contract with a duration of 3 months covering 30 working days
- Subsistence allowance provided while on mission in line with local instructions or up to the maximum UN DSA
- Travel arrangements managed and covered by WHO as agreed upon for missions
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (master's level or above) for mid and high end of range in digital health, health informatics, health information systems, public health, health policy, information technology, computer sciences, health systems, or a related field
- Doctoral degree or additional qualification in digital health, health informatics, enterprise architecture, health governance, health economics, or a related field is desirable
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in digital health, health information systems, or health-sector strategic planning, including demonstrated experience supporting the development of national digital health strategies and implementation plans for governments or international organizations
- International experience in low- and middle-income countries is required
- Experience in enterprise architecture, interoperability, data governance, cybersecurity, costing, and monitoring and evaluation is highly desirable
- Expert written and spoken English is essential; working knowledge of Arabic is desirable
Required documents
- Medical certificate of fitness for work (required for selected consultant)
- Visa support documents as needed
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Closing Date: Sep 15, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Access the WHO online recruitment system via the job posting page
- Submit your application online before the closing date
Additional information
- Place of assignment is remote working from home, with the possibility of being requested to travel to Baghdad, Iraq, if required and agreed with WCO Iraq
- It is the consultant's responsibility to fulfill visa requirements and request visa support letters if needed
- WHO is not responsible for tickets purchased by the consultant without express, prior authorization
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…
- You hold an advanced degree in digital health, health informatics, or health policy.
- You have 7 to 10 years of experience in strategic planning, specifically in developing national digital health strategies for governments.
- You have significant international experience working within low- and middle-income country contexts.
What should you think carefully about?
- The assignment is primarily remote but may require travel to Baghdad, so you must be prepared for potential mission-based work.
- The contract is limited to 30 working days over three months, which requires efficient time management to deliver a comprehensive strategy.
- You are responsible for fulfilling your own visa requirements, so you should verify the current entry regulations for Iraq before applying.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is perfect for a digital health expert looking to influence national-level policy and health system architecture. By contributing to the Iraq National Digital Health Strategy 2027–2031, you will gain high-visibility experience in cross-sectoral strategic planning and stakeholder management. It is an excellent goal-oriented project for someone looking to leverage their expertise in interoperability, data governance, and cybersecurity to create a lasting impact on a country's digital health infrastructure.
Our take
This position is highly recommended for senior consultants with a strong background in health informatics and government advisory. It is less suitable for those who prefer purely technical implementation roles or who are unable to navigate the complexities of international mission-based consultancy.
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