WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) – NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER (HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING), NO-C
The WHO Country Office in Lesotho is inviting applications for the position of National Professional Officer (Health System Strengthening), NO-C, based in Maseru.
JOB DETAILS
- Grade: NO-C
- Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
- Contract Duration: 1 year
- Primary Location: Lesotho – Maseru
- Organization: AF_LSO Lesotho
- Schedule: Full-time
- Closing Date: 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM
JOB DESCRIPTION
The National Professional Officer (Health System Strengthening) will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health in strengthening health systems through policy development, strategic planning, health financing, governance, and regulatory oversight.
The incumbent will support the formulation and implementation of national health policies and strategies, promote equitable access to quality healthcare services, strengthen accountability and leadership across the health sector, and contribute to achieving Universal Health Coverage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A university degree in medicine, nursing, midwifery, public health, sciences, international development or a related discipline, with an advanced degree (Master’s level or higher) in public health, epidemiology, a related science, or health discipline, and at least five (5) years of relevant experience in health-sector policy, strategy development, and planning.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the official WHO Careers website for full details and to submit their applications:
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/du-xKN7Q
Eligibility: Only Basotho nationals are eligible to apply. As this is a National Professional Officer position, only applications from Lesotho nationals will be considered.
Important: WHO will not accept applications sent via email. Only applications submitted through the online application portal will be accepted.