Job title

Health Programme Coordinator

Requirements

** Deadline to apply is 7 November 2026 ** -Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Services or relevant fields. -At least two years of working experience in public health sector, healthservice delivery or relevant field. Work experience with the UN system or international organization is an asset. -Good understanding of public health systems and health programmes. -Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Ability to organize multiple activities and manage competing priorities. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. -Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and engage respectfully with local communities. -Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Palauan is highly desirable.

Job Description

Please note that we only accept online applications. Kindly apply for this position using the link below. •Link to apply : https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021270319 •Contact Emai : [email protected] In Palau, WHO's mandate is to support the Ministry of Health and Human Services and partners to strengthen health systems, prevent and control communicable and noncommunicable diseases, improve preparedness and response to outbreaks and emergencies, strengthen immunization systems and advance universal health coverage in line with national priorities and the WHO Constitution. Under the overall supervision of the NPO (Public Health Officer), WHO Multi-country Office for North Pacific: 1. Work in close coordination with the NPO of the Republic of Palau, ensuring alignment of programme implementation and managerial processes. 2. Assist in the coordination of WHO activities in the country/state through the relevant managerial processes and responsibilities, and administer partnership activities to ensure timely, high quality delivery. 3. Link with relevant partners in the national/state health sector, to support timely implementation of joint activities. 4. Facilitate and coordinate the delivery of technical and managerial advice to state authorities and stakeholders on identified priorities. 5. Ensure local use of applicable WHO frameworks, tools, norms and guidelines, ensuring consistency with global and regional strategies across areas of public health needed. 6. Work in close coordination with the NPO to contribute to mobilizing resources and support for health, advocating for the inclusion of health as an integral component of state development. 7. Contribute to the visibility of WHO’s work through the standard communication protocols and products of the WHO Multi-country Office. 8. Leverage knowledge of local systems and cultural norms to develop and sustain community outreach activities on prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of priority diseases and public health issues.

Salary

$1462 / Monthly

Paweena Suwiwatsanti

[email protected]

66866057361

Suite 300, Surangel Building Ernguul Road, Koror, Palau

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