About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking an Epidemiologist for a temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 at the WHO Representative’s Office in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Tripoli, Libya). Operating within WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme, the role focuses on helping countries prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. The selected candidate will provide technical support for surveillance systems, outbreak investigation, data analysis, and the establishment of rapid response teams in compliance with International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). This is a National Professional Officer (NO-C) position with an initial contract duration of one year, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary starting at USD 42,910 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension and health insurance)
- 30 days of annual leave
- Parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive staff benefits package supporting health, work-life balance, and professional development
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Libya (National Professional Officer position)
- First university degree in epidemiology, statistics, database management, or public health from an accredited/recognized institute
- At least five years of related experience at national and international levels in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, and response
- Previous experience in the implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a requirement
- Expert knowledge of English and Arabic
Required documents
- Updated candidate profile on Stellis with elaborated task descriptions for all experience records
- Scanned copies of required degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) from a recognized institution (requested if retained for interview)
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: Oct 21, 2026
- Closing Date: Nov 5, 2026, 10:59 PM (UTC)
How to apply
- Ensure your Stellis candidate profile is fully updated with detailed task descriptions for all experience records
- Submit your application online through the WHO careers portal before the stated deadline
- Note that CVs or Personal History Forms inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible
Additional information
- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration.
- A written test and/or asynchronous video assessment may be used as part of the screening process.
- WHO contracts are conditional on confirmation of vaccination as required by WHO.
- Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by emailing reasonableaccommodation@who.int.
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…
- Extensive professional background in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, and IDSR implementation at national and international levels.
- Strong technical expertise in database management, statistical analysis, and infectious disease control within emergency settings.
- Bilingual proficiency in both English and Arabic to effectively coordinate with local health authorities and international stakeholders.
- National of Libya seeking a high-impact humanitarian role within the UN system based in Tripoli.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is restricted exclusively to nationals of Libya, making it unavailable to international applicants.
- This is a temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 with an initial one-year duration tied to funding and organizational needs.
- The duty station during deployment may change or duties may be modified based on the technical needs of the Health Emergencies Programme.
- Rigorous mandatory background checks, medical clearances, and vaccination requirements apply to all final candidates.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides an exceptional opportunity for an experienced epidemiologist to strengthen national health emergency preparedness and disease surveillance capabilities in Libya. It aligns well with career goals focused on humanitarian action, international public health leadership, and field-level epidemic response within the United Nations framework.
Our take
Libyan nationals with substantial experience in epidemiology, public health surveillance, and outbreak response should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking the mandatory IDSR experience or required professional background should look for other opportunities.
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