Health Systems Associate

Health Systems Associate

Host entity: WHO FJI

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General

Description of assignment title: Health Systems Associate

Assignment country: Fiji

Duty stations: Suva

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 2026-12-15T00:00:00

Expected end date: 2027-06-15T00:00:00

Duration: 182 days

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: International Associate Premise Fulltime LongTerm

Work schedule: -

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?: -

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives

WHO FJI organization mission TBD

Context

WHO South Pacific Office in Suva serves as a multi-country office, providing technical and operational support to several Pacific Island countries and territories. Serving also as the Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS), the office works closely with governments, development partners, and communities to advance universal health coverage, health security, and healthier populations across the Pacific.

The associate will support the Pacific Health Systems and Policy (PHS) Unit which is tasked to support Pacific Island countries in achieving universal health coverage by strengthening equitable, efficient, and people centred health systems that serve as the foundation for effective public health action. Its work spans policy development, health financing, integrated service delivery, essential medicines and technologies, health intelligence, and addressing equity and social determinants to ensure vulnerable populations are not left behind. The technical unit enhances national capacities to design, implement, and monitor health system reforms that improve access, quality, and outcomes.

Task type

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Public Health and Surveillance (PHS ) Team Coordinator, the Health Systems Associate will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to coordination and logistical support for activities managed and/or co-hosted by the technical unit
• Assist in preparing technical materials such as briefs, slides, background notes, and documentation for work under the technical unit
• Support data collection, management, and basic analysis for assessments, mapping, and monitoring indicators
• Participate in the enhancement and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and activities for key initiatives to track workplans and deliverables
• Assist in the maintenance of project files and compilation of reports and visibility materials
• Undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

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

Duration limit: Maximum years of service as an international UN Volunteer is 4 years.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: No experience required

Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level: Bachelor's degree Medicine and pharmaceutical sciences, including public health, medicine and pharmacy

Area(s) of expertise: Public health, immunisation, Pharmacy and other allied health professions

Driving license: -

Competencies and values

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in:

• Contributing to public health and health systems strengthening initiatives
• Coordinating activities, preparing briefs, and managing project logistics
• Data collection, basic analysis, and maintaining organized documentation
• Working with diverse teams
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• Coordination and organizational skills for supporting meetings and activities
• Data entry, basic analysis, and maintaining good documentation
• Preparation of briefs, slides, and reports with good attention to detail
• Effective communication

Living conditions and remarks

The position is based in Suva, the capital of Fiji, where essential services - including accommodation, banking, medical facilities, and reliable telecommunications - are readily available, with a wide variety of staple foods and imported goods easily accessible and numerous restaurants maintaining good health standards. Suva has a warm tropical climate with temperatures generally ranging between 26°C and 31°C throughout the year, and a wet season from November to April characterized by brief heavy showers that contribute to the country’s substantial annual rainfall. Local transportation commonly relies on taxis and buses, mobile phones serve as the most dependable means of communication, and internet access is widely available through internet shops or pocket Wi Fi from major providers. Suva is classified as a Category B duty station by the UN International Civil Service Commission.

Additional eligibility criteria

As this assignment is funded by CYVA, specific eligibility criteria apply. Candidates must be Chinese nationals affiliated with a university participating in CYVA’s programme.