Education (Qualifications):

Educations:

Essential: First university degree in medicine

Desirable: Master’s degree in public health preferred.

 

Experience:

Essential: At least 2 years working experience in developing, implementing and evaluating infection and prevention control policies, procedures and tools in low resource settings, and outbreaks and or health emergency response, Patient Safety and Quality.

Desirable: Demonstrated knowledge of Afghanistan public health system and IPC, Previous experience with WHO, in UN organizations/agencies

 

Languages: Fluency of spoken and written English and local language.

IT Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Qualifications Required:

Competencies:

1) Producing results

2) Teamwork

3) Communication

4) Moving forward in a changing environment

5) Effective use of resources

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of WHO rules, procedures and office practices.
• Ability to draft in English neatly, concisely and grammatically correct.
• Discretion and the ability to handle and preserve confidential information.
• Time management and organization skills; high sense of prioritization.
• Respect for cultural diversity. 

Additional Information

WHO has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, inaction against it and any form of retaliation against victims/survivors or bystanders who disclose, report, or participate in an investigation. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence, thorough background checks and reference check processes. This will ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abusers and that abusers are prevented from joining WHO Afghanistan office. Please report any concerning information regarding sexual exploitation and abuse by WHO workforce and partners to WHO office of Internal Oversight services at investigations@who.int 

WHO is a smoke free environment.

Interested applicants (Afghan National) meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications quoting this Vacancy Announcement Number (WHOAFG-2025-09-23) along with their curriculum vitae, copy of National ID (Tazkira) to below mentioned email: emacoafgvacancies@who.int     

 

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

1. Please make sure to review and update your CV/Profile form prior to submission of your application. Incomplete or missing current/past employment/academic information will not be considered.
2. Female applicants having relevant required experience/education are highly encouraged to apply for this position. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
3. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace; We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable provisions to ensure that all candidates can participate fully in the recruitment process.
4. WHO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims of the United Nations and WHO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
5. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
6. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
7. The Organization reserves the rights to accept/reject any/all application(s) without assigning reasons thereof; any internal/external influence used to effect recruitment decisions will result in exclusion and disqualification of candidate.
8. WHO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees)
9. This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

Criteria

* Screening of the candidates:

• Long List - The candidates shall be longlisted base on the minimum qualifications and relevant experience to the Vacancy Notice (VN).
• Short List - Further shortlist shall be done based on years of relevant experience, higher education and required skills.

*Assessment method:

• WHO may conduct written/presentation and interview or combination of the mentioned mediums to select the most qualified candidate.
• WHO is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply and equally qualified female candidate will be given preference.