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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Health Systems, Access and Data (HSD) division is focused on supporting the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC) goals and health Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW14) targets, through equitable and resilient health systems that benefit everyone, everywhere. It provides and enables health systems leadership, global public goods, and differentiated country support that are quality-assured, innovative, and sustainable, in service of all Member States.The objective of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (TMC) is to lead WHO'sefforts to integrate traditional medicine into global health systems, ensuringsafe, effective, and equitable access to traditional medicine practices withfocusing on research and evidence, strengthening health systems, sustainabilityand equity, and innovation and technology. The immediate strategic objective isto establish a robust evidence base, support regulatory mechanisms, and fostercross-sector collaboration to optimize the contribution of traditional medicineto global health and sustainable development. This holistic, integratedapproach supports Member States in harnessing the potential of traditionalmedicines for health, wellness, and people-centered health care, promoting safeand effective use, scientific advances, and protection of biodiversity andlocal resources.
Description Of Duties
The incumbent's roles and responsibilities will be as follows:1) Develop and regularly update the monitoring and evaluation framework on the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy, including World Health Assembly mandated reporting on the Global Strategy, developed in close collaboration with other TMC units and relevant WHO HQ Departments, Regional and Country Offices; 2) Liaise with the TMC Traditional Medicine Research, Data and Innovation (TRI) unit to support clinical research and implementation studies that support to develop evidence-based norms and standards for quality-assured and effective TCIM interventions;3) Develop high-impact WHO norms and guidelines prioritized in the TMC workplan, including TCIM clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based interventions for UHC-related costed packages of care;4) Develop the TCIM care-quality related norms and standards for regulation;5) Support Member States in planning, , governing, and promoting evidence-based TCIM integration into national and sub-national health systems, aligned with WHA resolutions and the WHO global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034; 6) Provide TSI-related technical support and coordination on norms and standards to Member States, partners and stakeholders for the implementation of the WHO global traditional medicine strategy 2025-2034;7) Perform any other duties as requested
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in traditional, complementary or integrative medicine.
Desirable: A PhD in traditional complementary or integrative medicine.
Experience
Essential: At least 7 years of experience in the field of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) programmes, including experience in TCIM normative and clinical practice and collaboration with national agencies in this field. Demonstrated experience in developing WHO global strategies or action plans for TCIM in support of Member States and partner implementation.
Desirable: Experience working with WHO and/or UN or international agencies.Experience working in developing countries. Experience in resource mobilization specifically related to TCIM initiatives.
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the areas related to traditional, complementary and integrative medicine and its integration within national or local health systems. Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of other WHO language.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 86,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2072 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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Grade
P4
Contractual Arrangement
Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)
2 years
Job Posting
Aug 12, 2026, 9:55:54 AM
Closing Date
Sep 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
India-Jamnagar
Organization
HQ/TMC Global Traditional Medicine Centre
Schedule
Full-time
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