Health Systems Associate
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 14 days
About the company
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency responsible for directing and coordinating international health efforts, working to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The WHO South Pacific Office in Suva operates as a multi-country office and also serves as the Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS), providing technical and operational support to Pacific Island countries and territories. It works closely with governments, development partners, and communities to advance universal health coverage, health security, and healthier populations across the Pacific.
About the role
This role sits within the Pacific Health Systems and Policy (PHS) Unit, which supports Pacific Island countries in strengthening equitable, efficient, and people-centred health systems, spanning policy development, health financing, integrated service delivery, essential medicines, health intelligence, and health equity. The Health Systems Associate works under the direct supervision of the Public Health and Surveillance (PHS) Team Coordinator. The role provides coordination, logistical, and technical support to the unit's work on health system reforms that aim to improve access, quality, and outcomes across the region. The position is based in Suva, Fiji, a Category B duty station with accessible essential services, amenities, and infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to coordination and logistical support for activities managed and/or co-hosted by the technical unit
- Assist in preparing technical materials such as briefs, slides, background notes, and documentation for work under the technical unit
- Support data collection, management, and basic analysis for assessments, mapping, and monitoring indicators
- Participate in the enhancement and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and activities to track workplans and deliverables
- Assist in the maintenance of project files and compilation of reports and visibility materials
About the successful candidate
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Commitment and motivation
- Strong communication skills
- Creativity
- Ethics and values, and integrity
- Planning and organizing ability
- Professionalism and respect for diversity
- Self-management, technological awareness, and ability to work in teams