About the opportunity
The Team Leader (Communicable Diseases) will coordinate technical support to Angola in controlling communicable and non-communicable diseases. Key responsibilities include facilitating sustainable, multi-sectoral national strategies, recommending action plans across the continuum of care, managing operational research and surveillance, and coordinating universal health coverage monitoring. The role also involves establishing community outreach, ensuring the procurement of safe medicines, and strengthening partnerships to mobilize resources.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension and health insurance)
- Variable monthly post adjustment reflecting the cost of living (currently USD 3,293 per month for Luanda, Angola)
- 30 days of annual leave
- Allowances for dependent family members
- Home leave travel
- Education grant for dependent children
- Parental leave
- Attractive flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
Who can apply?
- A university degree (bachelor's) in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, medicine, or statistics is essential
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in communicable and non-communicable diseases (focusing on disease investigation, surveillance, control, and strategy development) is essential
- Expert knowledge of Portuguese is essential
- Training or specialization in communicable and noncommunicable diseases is desirable
- Professional experience providing technical services to ministries of health, national counterparts, or partners is desirable
- Relevant work experience with WHO, UN agencies, health cluster partners, NGOs, or humanitarian organizations is desirable
- International work experience is desirable
- Expert knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of French are desirable (language requirements are interchangeable)
- Must confirm vaccination as required by WHO (e.g., yellow fever) before undertaking the assignment, unless medically exempt
- Must be expected to complete the term of appointment before reaching the statutory retirement age of 65 (for external applicants)
- Must be a non-smoker / non-user of tobacco
Required documents
- Scanned copy of required degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) (required in advance if shortlisted for an interview)
- Updated vaccination card (to be shared with WHO medical service during medical clearance)
When to apply
- Applications open: August 26, 2026
- Application deadline: September 16, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (subject to personal device system settings)
How to apply
- Apply online through the official WHO careers portal by clicking 'Apply Online'
- Refer to the Stellis User Guide ('Instructions for candidates') for detailed guidance on completing the application
- Candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations can email reasonableaccommodation@who.int with their full name, vacancy number, and specific accommodation details
Additional information
- This is a temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 with a duration of one year
- The position is graded at the P3 level
- The primary duty station is Luanda, Angola
- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration
- Screening may include a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment
- WHO only considers higher educational qualifications from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
- Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category are subject to geographical mobility and may be assigned globally
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…
- Public health professionals with at least 5 years of experience in disease investigation, surveillance, and strategy development.
- Candidates with expert knowledge of Portuguese, which is essential for this role in Angola.
- Individuals with experience working with ministries of health, UN agencies, or international NGOs.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 1-year temporary appointment, which may not be ideal for those seeking a long-term career position.
- The role requires a high level of coordination and multi-sectoral strategy development, which can be complex in a temporary capacity.
- Applicants must be non-smokers and meet WHO vaccination requirements, such as for yellow fever.
- Candidates should verify the impact of mandatory pension and health insurance deductions on the base salary.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a public health leader aiming to gain significant experience in coordinating large-scale disease control strategies. It provides a platform to work directly with national counterparts and international partners, which is a valuable step for anyone looking to advance into senior leadership roles within global health organizations.
Our take
This is a vital role for an experienced public health leader fluent in Portuguese; it is less suitable for those who cannot commit to a one-year temporary contract or who lack the required experience in communicable disease strategy.
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