About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) carries a high burden of multiple communicable diseases such as hepatitis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and tuberculosis. To accelerate progress, WHO EMRO has launched a regional Multi-Communicable Disease Elimination (MCDE) initiative. The selected consultant will provide vital technical support by compiling expert input for the EMRO MCDE framework, supporting resolution implementation and country dialogues, developing investment case information, and integrating climate-sensitive indicators into regional dashboards and disease surveillance systems.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration in line with WHO consultant established rates
- Subsistence allowance provided while on authorized official mission travel
- Opportunities for inclusion in a roster for future consultancy engagements
Who can apply?
- First university degree in Public Health (essential)
- Master's degree in medicine with specialization in public health or infectious diseases (desirable)
- Up to 5 years of experience working in public health and infectious diseases, including implementation in low- and middle-income countries
- Demonstrated experience in indicator and dashboard development, data collection, and monitoring systems
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable
Required documents
- Completed and updated Stellis profile
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if retained for interview)
- Medical certificate of fitness for work (upon selection and for travel)
When to apply
- Job posting date: October 15, 2026
- Application deadline: October 22, 2026, at 9:59 PM UTC
How to apply
- Ensure your profile on the WHO Stellis portal is properly completed and updated
- Provide all required details regarding qualifications, education, and training
- Enter detailed experience records with elaboration on tasks performed
- Submit your application online through the WHO Stellis career portal before the deadline
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a screening tool.
- Consultants operate as independent contractors and are solely responsible for all taxes, duties, and social security contributions.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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…
- Professionals with up to 5 years of experience in public health, infectious disease programming, and health metric dashboards.
- Candidates skilled in technical writing, project coordination, and synthesizing data across low- and middle-income settings.
- Individuals seeking international exposure and policy-level impact within United Nations health initiatives.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a fixed-term external consultancy lasting 9 months based on-site in Cairo, Egypt.
- Consultants are classified as independent contractors and must manage their own tax liabilities and health/visa arrangements.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory, and occasional official mission travel may be required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute directly to regional health policy and multi-disease elimination strategies within a major multilateral organization, building high-level credentials in global health surveillance and climate-epidemiological integration.
Our take
Public health professionals with a background in infectious disease surveillance and data systems who are available for an on-site assignment in Cairo should seriously consider applying before the October 2026 deadline.
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