About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a National Assistive Technology Coordinator under a Special Services Agreement (SSA) based in Suva, Fiji. This role supports the implementation of the ATscale initiative aimed at scaling up access to assistive technology and rehabilitation services for school-aged children with functional limitations. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), government stakeholders, organizations of persons with disabilities, and development partners, the coordinator will manage technical working groups, support national workplans, strengthen supply-chain planning, coordinate service readiness, and monitor programme reporting to improve health and learning outcomes across Fiji.
Salary and benefits
- Salary starting from FJD 32,999.24 to FJD 53,034.50 equivalent to Fiji Government Band G, Step 1-7, based on qualifications and experience
- 12-month initial contract duration with potential extension
Who can apply?
- Must be a Fiji national recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station
- Essential education: Bachelor's degree in public health, rehabilitation sciences, disability studies, health management, education, or a related field (Advanced university degree is desirable)
- Essential experience: At least five years of relevant experience in programme or project coordination within government, a development organisation, or a comparable setting, with demonstrated experience coordinating multi-sectoral stakeholders and workplans
- Essential language skills: Written and spoken fluency in English (Fluency in the iTaukei language is considered an asset)
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if retained for interview)
When to apply
- Job posting date: October 6, 2026
- Application closing date: October 21, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM GMT
How to apply
- Apply online through the WHO careers portal
- Alternatively, if facing technical issues, submit a cover letter and detailed CV with the subject line '2604356: SSA – National Assistive Technology Coordinator' via email to dpsrecruitment@who.int
- Address email applications to The Team Coordinator, Pacific Health Systems and Policy, World Health Organization Office of WHO Representative, Division of Pacific Technical Support, Suva, Fiji
Additional information
- Contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming required vaccinations before undertaking assignment
- SSAs perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity and are solely responsible for applicable taxes and social security contributions
- A written test or interview may be used as a screening method
- Background verification of shortlisted candidates will be conducted
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…
- Strong fit for professionals in Fiji with substantial background in project coordination, public health, rehabilitation sciences, or disability inclusion.
- Ideal for individuals with experience collaborating across government sectors, civil society, and international development organizations.
- Suits candidates seeking a meaningful, high-impact role dedicated to improving assistive technology and education access for children.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is restricted to local recruitment of Fiji nationals within the commuting area of Suva.
- Offered as a 12-month Special Services Agreement (SSA) as an independent contractor, meaning individuals are responsible for their own tax and social security withholdings.
- Requires managing complex multi-sectoral stakeholder engagement and robust tracking of administrative and programmatic workplans.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 12-month contract provides an opportunity to drive national-level health and education system strengthening in Fiji. It suits professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in international public health, disability inclusion, and project management within a leading global health organization.
Our take
National professionals in Fiji with extensive project coordination experience and a commitment to disability inclusion should strongly consider applying before the October 2026 deadline. Applicants who are not local nationals or lack the required coordination background will not be suitable.
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