Global Health Jobs in International Development

Global health roles span public-health specialists, epidemiologists, physicians, pharmacists, and health-system strengthening consultants working with WHO, UNICEF, MSF, and bilateral donors. Positions range from country-level disease-programme officers to headquarters policy analysts working on universal health coverage and pandemic preparedness.

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Technical Officer

World Health Organization

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Staff Counsellor

World Health Organization

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FAQs — Global Health jobs in international development

What qualifications do I need for Global Health jobs in international development?

Most Global Health positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.

Which organisations hire Global Health specialists?

Key employers for Global Health roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.

Are Global Health jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?

It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Global Health roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.