About the opportunity
The vision of the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Care (PPC) is to advance health for all by anticipating change and integrating promotion, prevention and care across all health and disease areas to address today’s greatest health burdens and tomorrow’s challenges. Within the PPC Division, the Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (HTH) aims to lead the global effort to end HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections by delivering norms and standards, and ensuring equitable access to people-centred scientific evidence, services, and innovations.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary starting at USD 86,027 subject to mandatory deductions for pension and health insurance
- Variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living in Geneva, currently amounting to USD 6,072 per month
- 30 days of annual leave
- Allowances for dependent family members and home leave
- Education grant for dependent children
- Parental leave and flexible work arrangements
Who can apply?
- An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in health and health sciences with substantial content related to data analysis (e.g., epidemiology, medical statistics), or a first-level university degree in a highly quantitative subject (e.g., mathematics, physics, economics, computer science). A PhD related to communicable diseases is desirable.
- At least seven years of experience related to the collection, validation, review, analysis, and reporting of health-related data.
- At least two years of experience developing web-based, data-driven reports using R and the R packages shiny, R Markdown, and ggplot2.
- Experience conducting research studies and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Two years of experience working on projects, studies, or analyses related to developing countries.
- Experience working with governmental, academic, and international organizations/institutions with demonstrated international exposure.
- Expert knowledge of English; intermediate knowledge of French is desirable.
Required documents
- Scanned copy of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) (if retained for an interview)
- Updated vaccination card or medical certificate as required by WHO staff health services
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: August 31, 2026
- Closing Date: September 16, 2026, at 9:59 PM UTC
How to apply
- Access the official online job vacancy portal via the WHO careers website.
- Submit an online application for job requisition number 2601531 before the stated deadline.
Additional information
- Staff members separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration.
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a screening tool.
- Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO.
- Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by emailing reasonableaccommodation@who.int.
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 with an advanced degree in health sciences, epidemiology, medical statistics, or quantitative fields like mathematics and economics
- Professionals with at least seven years of health data experience and two years developing web-based reports using R packages
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Geneva, Switzerland is required for this on-site, fixed-term international staff appointment
- Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with the organization
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fixed-term staff role suits data-focused professionals aiming to build a global career within international public health, contributing to high-level disease prevention reporting and strategies.
Our take
Quantitative health data experts interested in a permanent international career track in Geneva should apply, while those unable to relocate to Switzerland will find the position unsuitable.
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