WHO Consultant for Malaria Elimination | $9,000/Month, 5-Month Public Health Role

The World Health Organization (WHO) is hiring a Malaria Elimination Consultant for a five-month public health assignment in Vanuatu. With a competitive salary of $9,000 USD/month, this role offers experienced professionals the chance to make a meaningful impact in global health.

🕒 Contract Duration: August – December 2025
💰 Pay: $9,000/month + travel & accommodation support
📅 Apply By: July 30, 2025

Why This Role Matters

This consultancy is part of WHO’s mission to support the Vanuatu Ministry of Health in eliminating malaria by 2032. The consultant will help finalize the Vanuatu Malaria Elimination Framework (VMEF 2026–2032), conduct costing analysis, train provincial teams, and enhance disease surveillance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Finalize and launch the national malaria elimination framework (VMEF 2026–2032)

• Develop detailed, ingredient-based micro-costing for strategic interventions

• Train local health teams on malaria case detection, reporting, and monitoring

• Strengthen DHIS2 systems and real-time reporting

• Provide technical support for Global Fund reporting and resource planning

WHO Consultant for Malaria Elimination

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of experience in malaria, infectious diseases, or public health

• Advanced knowledge of surveillance, M&E, costing, and malaria strategies

• Proven fieldwork in Asia-Pacific or small island developing states is a plus

• Degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology, or health economics

• Strong coordination and government engagement skills

🧭 This is a unique opportunity to join the fight against malaria and contribute to the global goal of disease elimination. Your expertise could help save lives — one province at a time.

🔗 Apply Now on WHO Careers Portal before July 30, 2025.

FAQs

Q1: Is this a remote position?
No. The consultancy is on-site in Port Vila, Vanuatu, with required travel to provincial health areas.

Q2: What qualifications are require?
A degree in medicine, public health, or epidemiology is require. An advanced degree in epidemiology or health economics is preferred.

Q3: What experience is ideal for this role?
At least 7 years of experience in malaria control or public health, and 4 years specifically in malaria surveillance or costing.

Q4: What’s the monthly pay?
The consultant will be paid approximately $9,000 USD per month, with WHO covering travel and accommodations.

Q5: When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by July 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM (local device time).

Q6: Is prior experience in the Pacific region require?
Not required, but experience working in small island nations or the Asia-Pacific is considered an asset.

Q7: Who will I be working with?
You will work closely with WHO Country Liaison Office, Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health, provincial health teams, and Global Fund partners.