Getting a job at the World Health Organization

In this video, Dr Greg Martin talks about his experiences working at the World Health Organization (both the up-sides and the down-sides) and discusses one or two important issues with respect to the application process.

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[kimhalpin]

Thanks Greg - some great information there. I had also heard that this and similar NGOs (FAO, OIE) can be very slow with renumeration, particularly when starting a contract, such that you might not get your first pay packet for several months after starting. Did you experience this?

[alehaekhan]

do you think a B.S. in healthcare management will put me on the right path? should I minor in public health?

[AkshayKumar-gznu]

Excellent video, Greg, many thanks for sharing your insights!

I was curious if you could elaborate on a couple of things you mentioned: when is the work interesting, and not too uninteresting because of the bureaucratic nature of the organization. Would you say it really depends on the type of position you get, or that things eventually get done, but that they just get done *very* slowly?

[devendramanjunath]

nce one it need see all people in world tq u am an environmentalists

[fantastic.creator]

What degree and certificate would I need for joining WHO

[stephanniedelgado]

I actually had a question I met someone online that is a medical doctor in another country for the military he said that he is part of this program and I was if the military pays for him to have a vacation or not because he had asked me to send money

[شريفجاويش-قث]

I am studying pharmacy as bachelor .. is it enough ? if not .. plz tell me how could I start stepping to who

[philipeaderson]

Hi thanks for the video! I'm currently majoring in Molecular biology (undergrad), and I was planning on getting a masters in cell/cancer biology/immunology. Would such degrees qualify me for any position at the WHO? Also are there any reseach/lab based position at the oorganization? Thanks!

[TheMaoTao]

Willingness to sell your soul is a requirement.

[vijjurao]

Hi Greg, how to prepare for written test and interview for doctors..which I applied for medical professional at WHO..

[TheBandana]

The difference in status and salary among a temporary, locally recruited contractual, national staff and international staff is quite big within WHO. One's nationality is also important. If you belong to a country which already has a large number of people in WHO, like India, the chances of getting an international category job is much less. Also, how much money your country contributes to the WHO budget is also important. Therefore, a person from Europe, Japan or US is likely to get a job much more easily than people from other regions. About 25 years ago in WHO India, locally recruited people's salaries were higher than salaries paid by the Government or other organizations for comparable positions.But now most organizations pay almost as much or more than what locally recruited temporary staff get in WHO. International staff salaries are much higher of course. Another privilege you get at certain levels is that you do not pay any income tax on the salary or perks. At a certain level you also get the status of an international diplomat. An exclusive passport, UN plates for your car and diplomatic immunity from persecution etc. Further, you need to be well known in your field of expertise to get a job unless it is a junior position or you belong to a rich and exclusive country.

[stassji]

You had me at "interesting work". 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[sophietrenton]

Hi Greg, thank you for this informative video!
Does being an intern at WHO make one more likely to get there a job in the future ? Do past interns have access to internal WHO vacancies posted online? Thank you!

[khairummaksudahoqueadeeba]

Hi Greg! Thanks for sharing our thoughts. I would have loved to get a look at the CV that you had used to apply for WHO or any other similar organization. Hope to hear back from you.

[shresthitripathi]

Hi Greg
I am currently pursuing b.pharm. Which subjects would be recommended for my master's for working with the WHO?

[utkarsh]

I've done Mbbs from India and I'm thinking to opt for public health(community medicine) for M.D.
After doing my MD, what is the process of getting into the WHO? Do I need to get more degrees? For application in P2 levels, 2 yr experience is required. If I become a resident in India for a few years, will it be counted as experience? Or should I look to enter from P1 levels, get experience and move up the line?
I'm not shy of doing field works. How long will it take to get promoted from p1/p2 to higher levels?

[utkarshzawar]

Is it necessary to be a doctor to get a job at who or they recruit scientists like one who has done PhD in biological sciences.

[PuebloNoBueno]

For those of us who do want a more hands on, field based work environment, what are some places you would recommend?

[raymondlimon]

Will having military experience improve your chances of getting a job at WHO?

[AlexanderW.Wesley]

Great illustration, there is always somebody somewhere who is ready to move while another person is at the entrance, be prepared.