Consultancy Opportunity: Support Transformative Primary Health Care (PHC) for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) – Earn Up to $12,500/Month
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Meta Description: Apply now to join WHO’s consultancy pool supporting transformative primary health care for universal health coverage. Earn up to $12,500/month with flexible, part-time assignments available remotely.
Background & Job Description
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for experienced health professionals to join a consultancy pool to support transformative primary health care (PHC) for universal health coverage (UHC) in the Western Pacific Region. This initiative aims to build stronger, more integrated, and people-centered health systems across diverse countries.
Selected professionals will be pre-qualified and added to a pool from which WHO will draw candidates for consultancies ranging from 6 to 11 months. Opportunities will focus on critical areas like health systems strengthening, traditional medicine (TCIM), affordable medicine access, and health workforce development.
Assignments can be home-based, with possible short-term travel, and are expected to support both regional and in-country efforts by providing technical expertise, policy development, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
This role is part-time and ideal for professionals seeking high-impact international public health work while maintaining flexibility.
Salary Range:
- Band B: $8,000 – $9,980/month
- Band C: $10,000 – $12,500/month
Tasks
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinating PHC projects, particularly in areas like health workforce, TCIM, and access to medicines
- Documenting and sharing lessons learned from member countries
- Creating policy briefs, technical documentation, and cross-country learning tools
- Supporting WHO Regional and Country Offices with program implementation and analysis
- Conducting situation analyses, developing toolkits, and managing data systems related to public health
Sample Deliverables:
- Project coordination and documentation
- Stakeholder workshops and consultative meetings
- Country-specific and regional technical briefs
- Development of public health dashboards and learning platforms
- Country profiling and health financing analytics
Qualifications
Education and Certification
- Band B: Bachelor’s degree in public health, health systems, pharmacy, social sciences, or related fields
- Band C: Advanced degree in health policy, health services, health economics, or equivalent
Experience
- Band B: 5–10 years in health policy, PHC delivery, health system analysis, or service design
- Band C: 10+ years in the same fields, with deeper expertise in leadership or regional work
Desirable Experience:
- Work in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
- Exposure to TCIM, HRH (Human Resources for Health), and health financing
- Experience facilitating multi-country learning platforms
Additional Information
Location
- Primarily home-based with the possibility of travel to WHO’s Regional Office or Member States
Contract Duration
- 6–11 months per assignment; opportunities will be offered on a rolling basis from the consultancy pool
Remuneration
- Monthly rate depends on qualifications and TOR requirements
- Travel and additional expenses covered separately when applicable
Skills Required
- Deep understanding of PHC and health systems
- Strong technical writing, analysis, and stakeholder coordination
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Proficiency in MS Office; digital health experience is an advantage
Why This Role Matters
This consultancy opportunity offers experienced public health professionals a chance to contribute to universal health coverage through hands-on work with WHO in one of the most dynamic and diverse global health regions. As a part-time, high-remuneration role, it suits consultants aiming to make a meaningful impact without long-term relocation.
How to Apply
Interested professionals are encouraged to apply through the WHO careers portal before July 8, 2025. Successful candidates will be placed on a two-year roster and contacted for consultancies as needed.
Apply now and be part of transforming health systems for the future.
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