About the opportunity
The purpose of this 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, disease prevention, surveillance, preparedness, response, and health systems strengthening. The role involves working as part of a technical team to support collaboration with national counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and academic institutions. This is a mock vacancy notice intended for practice exercises for pre-registered workshop participants.
Salary and benefits
- Fixed-term appointment
- 1-year contract duration
Who can apply?
- First university degree in medicine, public health, or a health-related field from a recognized university
- At least two years of professional, internship, research, or volunteer experience in public health activities
- Experience conducting analysis and research on public health topics
- Expert knowledge in written and verbal English
- Only pre-registered workshop participants should apply
When to apply
- Applications opened on August 10, 2026
- Application deadline is August 30, 2026, at 9:59 PM
How to apply
- Apply online via the official WHO career portal
- Complete the screening questionnaire as part of the practice exercise
Additional information
- This vacancy notice is for learning and simulation purposes only.
- It does not relate to any existing vacant position in the WHO Western Pacific Region.
- Candidates are welcome to complete the process as a practice exercise even if they do not meet the eligibility requirements.
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 looking for practical simulation experience.
- Early-career professionals or students in medicine or public health seeking to practice application processes for international health organizations.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a mock vacancy notice for learning purposes only and does not represent an actual job opening.
- Candidates should be aware that completing this process will not lead to employment, though it serves as a useful exercise for understanding WHO recruitment workflows.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This exercise is designed to help you familiarize yourself with the WHO recruitment process, including the screening questionnaire and online application portal. It is a valuable goal for those aiming to improve their competitiveness for future, real-world international health positions.
Our take
This is an excellent learning tool for workshop participants, but it should not be treated as a genuine job application.
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