About the opportunity
This vacancy notice has been prepared solely for the GO WHO Workshop in Macao SAR. It is a mock vacancy notice for learning and simulation purposes only and does not relate to any existing vacant position in the WHO Western Pacific Region. The purpose of the position is to support the implementation, analysis, and monitoring of public health programmes and activities. The incumbent will provide technical input to WHO teams and counterparts in areas such as health promotion, prevention, surveillance, preparedness, response, and health systems strengthening. Depending on the location of the position, the incumbent will report to the Team Leader, Director of the Public Health Programme, or Head of the WHO country office, working as part of a technical team and supporting collaboration with national counterparts, UN agencies, donors, academic institutions, and other partners.
Salary and benefits
- Fixed-term appointment for 1 year
- Grade P2 position providing professional experience within a UN agency environment
Who can apply?
- Only pre-registered workshop participants should apply
- A first university degree in medicine, public health, or a health-related field from a recognized university (essential)
- An advanced university degree in medicine, public health, or a health-related field is desirable
- At least two years of professional, internship, research, or volunteer experience in public health activities, including experience conducting analysis and research on public health topics (essential)
- Experience working with government agencies and/or local ministries of health at national and/or subnational level is desirable
- Experience working with WHO, UN agencies, and/or other international organizations is desirable
- Expert knowledge in written and verbal English (essential)
- Working knowledge in written and verbal form of another official UN/WHO language (desirable)
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: August 31, 2026, 2:23:51 AM
- Closing Date: September 5, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Apply online through the WHO careers portal
- Only pre-registered workshop participants should apply
Additional information
- This is a mock vacancy notice and screening questionnaire, designed to give interested parties insight into the actual recruitment process.
- While you may not currently meet the eligibility requirements, you are still welcome to complete the process as a practice exercise.
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…
- Pre-registered participants of the GO WHO Workshop in Macao SAR.
- Individuals with a degree in medicine, public health, or a health-related field.
- Those with at least two years of experience in public health research or analysis.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a mock vacancy notice created for learning and simulation purposes only.
- It does not relate to any actual vacant position at the WHO.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal opportunity for those attending the GO WHO Workshop in Macao SAR who wish to practice the UN recruitment process and gain insight into the screening questionnaire and application requirements.
Our take
This is a simulation exercise for workshop participants; it is not a real job opening. Only pre-registered workshop participants should apply.
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