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WHO
Internship Programme/For future leaders in public health
A competent
and dynamic health workforce at the heart of each health system is essential to
advance global health goals. Countries need a pool of health professionals
trained and exposed to the systems and processes in the health sector and who
understand how stakeholders interact within the international health arena.
WHO, as the
leader in global public health issues, is committed to building a diverse pool
of future leaders in public health. WHO's Internship Programme offers a wide
range of opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain insight into
the technical and administrative programmes of WHO and enrich their knowledge
and experience in various areas, thereby contributing to the advancement of
public health.
Host Country:
Ø Who member Country
Host Organization:
Ø WHO ( Regional offices, Country
offices or Headquarters)
Eligibility Candidates:
Ø Undergraduate Students
Ø Graduate Students
Ø Ph.D program enrolled students
Ø Recent Graduates
Internship Duration:
Ø The duration of the Who Paid
Internship 2022 program is for a minimum of six weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks.
Benefits
of the WHO Internship 2022:
Ø WHO provides all
interns with medical and accident insurance coverage during
the duration of the
internship period. Insurance coverage before the start date of
the internship and after the end date of the internship, including
travel to and from the duty station location, is the sole
personal and financial responsibility of
the individual intern.
Ø As of January 2020, WHO
provides living allowance to eligible selected interns who
need financial support. All interns must complete a legal Declaration
of Interests form. This form requires intern candidates to declare
any relevant financial disclosures, including
any financial support in the form of grants
bursaries, scholarships, etc. Based on the information provided in
this form, the intern candidates’ eligibility to receive
financial support from WHO will be assessed.
Ø Lunch vouchers may be
provided at some duty stations.
Eligibility Criteria of the WHO Internship 2022:
Ø Age: You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application.
Ø Education: You are enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate), in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO, or in a management, administrative, communications, or external relations-related field. Applicants who have already completed a qualification may also qualify for consideration, if they apply to the internship within six months following the completion of the formal qualification. You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to starting (bachelor's level or equivalent) the internship.
Ø Languages: You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment.
Ø Family relation: You are not related to a WHO staff member (e.g., son/daughter, brother/sister, or mother/father).
Ø Nationality: You hold a valid passport of a WHO Member State.
Ø Other: You have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Programme.
How to Apply for the WHO Internship Program 2022?
Ø The applicants have to apply online through the WHO Careers site.
Ø In order to apply, first of all, the candidates have to search for the position by going on the jobs page and search for relevant opportunities.
Ø The applicants will receive an email notification confirming the application submission.
Ø Provide all your detailed personal information, e.g., name, address, date of birth, country, religion, etc.
Ø Provide all the data of your current academic qualification.
Ø Complete all the required fields and forms for each section of the application form.
Ø Candidates must complete a legal Declaration of interest form with the purpose of financial support.
Ø Complete your application carefully and submit it.
Documents Required for the UN Internship 2022
Ø Application Acknowledgment.
Ø Academic Transcripts.
Ø Academic Letter of Reference.
Ø WHO Medical Certificate as proof of fitness, prior to the start of their internship.
Ø Passport details.
Ø CV or resume.
Application Deadline:
Ø The positions come from time to time throughout the year.
