WHO International Consultant Job 2026: Field Epidemiology Training Programme 

Qualified public health and epidemiology professionals can apply for a new World Health Organization (WHO) International Consultant – Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) opportunity, with applications closing on 28 October 2026. 

About the WHO Opportunity 

The consultant will support WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region in strengthening Field Epidemiology Training Programmes, which help countries build capacity in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, risk assessment and emergency response. 

The position is an external consultancy, lasting six months on a part-time basis, and the work is expected to be performed remotely. WHO may also deploy the selected consultant to countries in the region when outbreak-response support is required. 

“FETPs contribute to developing a sustainable public health workforce capable of detecting and responding to emerging and ongoing health threats.” — WHO 

Who Can Benefit? 

This opportunity is particularly suitable for professionals with: 

• A master’s degree or higher in epidemiology, public health or a related discipline. 

• 5–10 years of experience in communicable disease surveillance and outbreak or emergency response. 

• Excellent English communication and writing skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments. 

• Additional field-epidemiology or emergency/humanitarian-response training is an advantage. 

The vacancy does not specify an age limit, and applicants should meet the professional requirements rather than apply simply because the position is remote. 

Step-by-Step: How to Apply 

Step 1: Review the complete requirements on the official WHO Careers vacancy page. 

Step 2: Prepare an updated CV highlighting your epidemiology, disease surveillance, outbreak-response, research, and training experience. 

Step 3: Ensure your academic qualifications meet WHO’s requirements. WHO notes that higher qualifications must come from recognized institutions. 

Step 4: Submit your application through the official WHO recruitment system before the 28 October 2026 deadline. 

Step 5: Be prepared for possible screening, including a written test and interview. 

Salary and Contract 

WHO lists the remuneration as Band Level B, but the vacancy does not publish a specific salary figure. It is a six-month, part-time consultancy rather than a regular WHO staff appointment. 

For experienced epidemiologists and public health professionals, this WHO consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute to international disease-surveillance and emergency-response capacity. Interested candidates should apply through WHO’s official careers portal and carefully verify all requirements before submitting an application.