Public Health Associate Officer, Public Health Associate Officer, Kuwait, Kuwait

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Description of assignment title: Public Health AssociateOfficer

Assignment country: Kuwait

Duty stations: Kuwait

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/01/2026

Duration: 6 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health andwell-being

Host entity: WHO Kuwait

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

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Mission and objectives:

• WHO Country Office Kuwait inaugurated in June 2021 is mandatedto support the Ministry of Health and other national institutionsin meeting the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 3 aimingto improve health and well-being for all at all ages. The CO isengaged in supporting country partners with technical assistance inspecialized health topics in accordance with country support plansdeveloped in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Additionalareas of support include the implementation of capacity-buildinginitiatives, multisectoral action plans, and the establishment ofplatforms to meet advocacy goals and forge dialogue around healthissues of national priority with consideration to the UN guidingprinciples of inclusivity, equity, gender equality, respect, anddignity for all.

Context:

• WHO Kuwait seeks an onsite UNV to support the technicalprogramme lead in ongoing public health projects with a specificfocus on the WHO EMRO Regional flagship initiative 3: Acceleratingpublic health action on substance use and strengthening thenational response to substance use. Stakeholders primarily includetechnical units at the Ministry of Health, Kuwait. Other areas ofpublic health priority include providing technical assistance anddissemination of organizational public health goods on the areas ofprimary health care, universal health coverage, antimicrobialresistance, health workforce, emergency preparedness and responseand non-communicable disease.

This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designedto bring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countriesthat are currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers aunique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering trulyreflects the world we serve, while giving participating UNVolunteers meaningful, hands on experience with leading UNpartners. As such, the initiative targets candidates from thefollowing nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein,Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the ​PublicHealth Officer​ the UN Volunteer will:
• 1- Attend and actively participate in technical meetings,taking notes and assisting with coordination.

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• 2- Support activities related to health systems and healthpromotion, including reviewing background documents andparticipating in discussions on non-communicable disease with afocus on substance use, social determinants of health,antimicrobial resistance and emergency response, as part ofon-the-job learning.
• 3- Support engagement and coordination with nationalcounterparts, UN agencies, academic institutions, and relevantstakeholders
• 4- Attend and actively participate in technical meetings,taking notes and assisting with coordination.
• 5- Assist in developing knowledge products—such aspresentations, briefs, and reports—for internal and externalaudiences, with guidance from Public Health Officer.
• 6- Assist in collecting, organizing, and conducting basicanalysis and research activities related to public healthpriorities through desk review and consultative processes.
• 7- Support coordination of technical assistance activities andcorrespondences with MOH focal points across various public healthdisciplines
• 8- Assist in monitoring implementation progress andcompiling/archiving programme updates, dashboards, and technicalreports
• 9- Join selected field visits to observe program implementationand contribute to capturing lessons learned, innovations, and bestpractices.
• 10- Support the preparation and review of planning documentsand project concept notes.
• 11- Contribute to public health advocacy and communicationmaterials in alignment with WHO technical guidance.
• 12- Support coordination of technical assistance activitieswith MOH focal points across various public healthdisciplines.
• 13- Assist in drafting strategic and advocacy documents relatedto public health priorities.
• 14- Work with Country Office team in developing initiatives toimprove population health.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Programme Coordination, Health SystemsStrengthening, Public Policy, International Development, Researchand Analysis, and Health Promotion.

Competencies and values:

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability inthe delivery of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively toachieve results within deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills analysis, with the ability tointerpret complex data and information from multiple sources
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in responding toevolving programme needs and operational environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully withinmulticultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Shows initiative, creativity, and a solution-oriented approachto public health challenges.
• Demonstrates strong self-management, reliability, and abilityto work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to the values and principles of the United Nations,including respect for diversity and inclusion.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in coordination, planning, implementation,monitoring and/or evaluation of health programs.
• Desirable experience in the analysis and drafting of technicaldocuments and reports related to health.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision andtight deadlines.
• Previous internship in public health, health emergenciespreparedness and response, disaster management, and/or pandemicprevention and control.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting,formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production andediting;
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand technical concepts,conduct research and analysis, and support the preparation oftechnical documents and coordination activities in a public healthor development setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and sociallysensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with arange of partners, including grassroots community members,religious and youth organizations, and authorities at differentlevels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications fordevelopment;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in Global/Public Health,volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UNSystem.

*Note**

• "Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments."
• "This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNVinitiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the followingnationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta,Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia".

Area(s) of expertise:

• Pharmacy and other allied health professions, Public health,immunisation

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