Online Volunteering Opportunity with the World Health Organization in Training and Medical Laboratories 2026
By: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMedical Sciences, Others
Deadline2026-06-07
Opportunity description
Apply now for a remote volunteering opportunity with the World Health Organization to support mentorship and training programmes related to medical laboratory quality management systems under the ISO 15189 standard.
The opportunity includes organizing webinars, supporting discussion sessions and professional learning activities, and documenting the outcomes of training and capacity-building programmes in the fields of laboratories and public health within a multicultural international environment.
Benefits
- Fully remote work opportunity.
- Opportunity to collaborate with the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Gain experience in laboratory quality systems and public health.
- Participate in international training and mentorship programmes.
- Develop coordination and webinar management skills.
- Work within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Strengthen experience in professional learning and healthcare capacity building.
Duties & responsibilities
- Support the organization and management of Community of Practice online webinars.
- Assist in managing Q&A sessions during webinars.
- Document discussions and learning outcomes from training programmes.
- Prepare summaries and reports for educational and training activities.
- Support capacity-building programmes related to medical laboratories and quality management systems.
Eligibility criteria
- Background in Medical Microbiology, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field.
- Understanding of ISO 15189 quality management systems is considered an advantage.
- Experience in laboratory quality improvement or training and mentorship programmes.
- Strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to use collaboration tools and digital learning platforms effectively.
- Fluency in English is required, while Arabic is considered an added advantage.