About the opportunity
The WHO Country Office in China supports the Government of China in strengthening national health security, emergency preparedness and response, and communicable disease prevention and control under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). Based in Beijing, the Technical Officer provides technical advice and support on health emergency management and communicable disease control. Responsibilities include supporting emergency risk management, conducting gap analyses for multi-hazard emergency planning, developing core IHR capacities, building multisectoral partnerships, drafting technical documents and briefings, and advancing global health collaboration.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary starting at CNY 620,459 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance).
- 30 days of annual leave.
- Parental leave and flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Who can apply?
- National status: Must be a national of China (National Professional Officer position). Non-nationals will not be considered.
- Education: University degree (Bachelor's degree or above) in medicine, public health, epidemiology, communicable diseases, or related health fields from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). A postgraduate degree or specialization in public health, applied epidemiology, or communicable diseases is desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant work experience supporting public health programs, including epidemic or emergency preparedness and response activities, at the provincial or national level.
- Languages: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Chinese.
- Health and Vaccination: Confirmation of required WHO vaccinations prior to undertaking assignment.
- Tobacco use: Must be a non-smoker / non-user of tobacco products.
- Age: Expected to complete the 2-year appointment duration prior to the statutory retirement age of 65.
Required documents
- Online job application submitted via WHO recruitment portal.
- Scanned copies of required degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) (if retained for an interview).
- Updated vaccination card shared with WHO medical service during medical clearance.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: August 24, 2026.
- Application Deadline: September 14, 2026.
How to apply
- Submit an online application through the official WHO online recruitment portal.
- Complete screening assessments if shortlisted, which may include a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment.
- Provide scanned evidence of WHED-accredited educational degrees prior to the interview stage.
- Undergo background verification and medical clearance upon selection.
Additional information
- Position Grade: NO-B.
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment for 2 years.
- Duty Station: Beijing, China.
- Applicants with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations during recruitment can email reasonableaccommodation@who.int.
- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process receive special consideration.
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…
- Chinese nationals with at least two years of experience in public health or emergency preparedness.
- Professionals with a background in epidemiology or communicable disease control seeking to influence national health security.
- Candidates comfortable working in a technical advisory capacity within a government-facing environment.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a National Professional Officer role, meaning it is strictly limited to Chinese nationals.
- The position requires a commitment to a 2-year fixed-term appointment.
- Applicants must be non-smokers and pass WHO medical clearance, including mandatory vaccinations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a public health professional aiming to bridge the gap between technical expertise and national policy implementation. It offers a significant opportunity to contribute to high-level health security and emergency response frameworks in China while building a career within the WHO system.
Our take
This is a strong opportunity for experienced Chinese public health professionals looking to transition into international organizational work. It is not suitable for non-nationals or those seeking roles outside of the national health security sector.
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