Adviser on Health Policy

**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME** WHO’s work in countries operationalizes the General Programme of Work (GPW14) and the European Programme of Work [Click the **Apply** button below to apply, and **Create my CV** to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] (EPW2). GPW14 focuses on accelerating progress toward Health for All by strengthening systems for health, improving access to essential services, advancing preparedness and resilience, and reducing health inequalities. EPW2, endorsed at RC75 following extensive consultation with Member States, reaffirms WHO/Europe’s role in bringing unique value to countries through five core functions: ## Autres informations - 1. International knowledge hub for health – providing authoritative evidence, norms, policies and best practices from across the Region and globally to inform national public health decision-making. - 2. Impartial coordinator for everyone’s health – convening national stakeholders and partners to align strategies and support coherent, multisectoral responses to shared health challenges. - 3. Leader in tracking and managing cross-border health threats – supporting surveillance, preparedness, and coordinated action on public health emergencies in line with the Preparedness 2.0 agenda. ## Formation / Diplômes - 4. Driver of health system transformation – advising national authorities on evidence-informed reforms and policies that strengthen health systems and improve performance. - 5. Voice for health equity – helping countries identify who is being left behind and integrating equity considerations into health policies and strategies. In this context, WHO Country Offices enable the translation of global and regional commitments into national action. They support Member States by providing strategic advice, convening dialogue across sectors and partners, connecting national authorities with WHO’s technical expertise, and facilitating the use of evidence and best practices to inform policy. ## Responsabilités WHO country offices support national authorities to shape their health policy in line with WHO’s principles and values and advocate for an integrated approach to health development. The Adviser on Health Policy will provide the head of the WHO country office and ministry of health with technical support and mobilize expertise for policy advisory services for the development and implementat...