Partially Funded Internship Program at World Health Organization

World Health Organization (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 Program offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programs of WHO while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field, thereby contributing to the advancement public health.

The objectives of the internship program are to:

[1] Provide a framework for assigning postgraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to WHO programs that can enhance their educational experience through practical assignments.

[2] Expose students to the work of WHO.

[3] Provide WHO programs with input from students specializing in various fields. Most students are placed in health-related programs, although other disciplines can be considered as appropriate such as communication, external relations or human resources.

The duration of WHO internships is between six to twenty four weeks depending on the needs of the WHO technical unit and the intern’s availability.

Eligibility Criteria:

[1] You are at least twenty years of age on the date of application.

[2] You are enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (graduate or postgraduate) (applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration provided that they start the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification).

[3] You have completed three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing (bachelor's level or equivalent) the assignment.

[4] You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO or a degree in a management-related or administrative field.

[5] You are not related to a WHO staff member (e.g., son/daughter, brother/sister, or mother/father).

[6] You are fluent at least in one of the working language of the office of assignment, which are: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish.

[7] You have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Programme.

WHO will provide all necessary tools during the training period, but all costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern candidate.

About WHO:

The organization's goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people. They strive to combat diseases; infectious diseases like influenza and HIV and noncommunicable ones like cancer and heart disease. They also help mothers and children survive and thrive so they can look forward to a healthy old age, and ensure the safety of the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink, and the medicines and vaccines they need.