WHO JPO - Health Emergency Officer (Medical Evacuations)

IMPORTANT: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to nationals of the Netherlands.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:

Junior Professional Officer Programme - Nedworc Foundation

Maximal age limit is 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.

Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying

Background information on Agency/Department/Section

The Junior Professional Officer will contribute to provide technical support in the implementation of WHO programmes in emergency preparedness and response, assisting health authorities and other relevant stakeholders in strengthening national preparedness, response, and core capacities. This contributes to the overall mission of the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) programme — to help countries prevent, prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies, while coordinating international action in these domains.
In the context of the Gaza emergency response, as health needs continue to exceed the capacity of the local health system and are expected to do so for the foreseeable future, WHO has supported local health authorities in operationalizing a system for medical evacuation. Since October 2023, WHO has coordinated the medical evacuation of nearly 8,000 patients, including over 5,400 children, from Gaza to specialized care abroad, ensuring safe transfers despite access restrictions and security constraints. Over 16,500 patients still await evacuation, prompting WHO to call for expanded medical corridors through Egypt and Jordan and increased acceptance of Gaza patients by Member States.

Training and Learning

Upon completion of the assignment the JPO will have/ will be able to:
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of health emergency response in