About the opportunity
Working with the Vanuatu Department of Communication and Digital Transformation (DCDT), the National Digital Health Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, monitoring, maintenance, security, and technical support of servers and associated platforms hosting Ministry of Health digital health applications. The position helps ensure that assigned servers and applications remain reliable, properly configured, adequately protected, and recoverable following incidents or system failures. The role acts as the Ministry of Health’s principal technical focal point for server-related coordination with DCDT, supporting service targets, successful daily backups, recovery objectives, timely patching, and controlled maintenance and releases.
Salary and benefits
- Salary starting from VT 2,510,000 to VT 3,102,000 per year, equivalent to Vanuatu Government Band F, T3.1 – T3.5 (subject to qualifications and experience).
- Contract duration of up to 12 months, with potential extension.
Who can apply?
- University degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline (essential); postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline is desirable.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience administering production servers and supporting business-critical applications (essential).
- Fluency in English and Bislama (essential).
- Subject to local recruitment, to be filled by Vanuatu nationals recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if retained for interview)
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: Sep 3, 2026
- Closing Date: Sep 17, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Apply online via the WHO career portal.
- Alternatively, if facing technical issues, submit a cover letter and detailed CV via email to dpsrecruitment@who.int with the subject line '2603784: SSA – National Digital Health Systems Administrator'.
Additional information
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test or interview may be used as a screening tool.
- WHO contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO.
- 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…
- Candidates holding a university degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.
- IT professionals with at least five years of demonstrated experience administering production servers and supporting business-critical applications.
- Individuals who are fluent in both English and Bislama.
- Vanuatu nationals residing within the local commuting area of Port Vila, as the role is subject to local recruitment.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is restricted to local recruitment in Vanuatu, making it unsuitable for international applicants requiring relocation support.
- The contract duration is limited to up to 12 months with potential extension.
- Candidates must adhere to WHO workforce policies, including mandatory vaccination and non-smoking requirements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a valuable short-to-medium-term opportunity for a local IT professional to manage and secure critical digital health infrastructure supporting Vanuatu's Ministry of Health. It is ideal for someone looking to apply administrative and server-management expertise directly to public health service delivery.
Our take
IT administrators based locally in Vanuatu with strong server management backgrounds should seriously consider this position. International candidates or those seeking permanent, non-local contracts will find it unsuitable.
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