Job profile testimonials

Championing diversity can lead to new perspectives, more innovation and ultimately to meeting our broader goals.

"The lessons learned by example were about reaching out to the vulnerable and about serving the community."

Tarek sees the need for teamwork, for governmental partnerships and for multi-agency approaches...

"... I’m fuelled by seeing our initial ideas and decisions materialize in the health systems and seeing them function every day…"

“I can see realistic progress towards a more sustainable health service that meets the population’s needs more effectively than ever before.

"…never let an opportunity to fulfil your aspirations escape! "

“The Information Technology field of work is important to WHO and we could not survive without it...”

"... one of the good things about WHO, is that with innovation in health, we can achieve so much."

“Through my medical career, I feel that I have found a way to give back to the community”

There is such a wide variety of professions that can contribute to WHO’s mission, all you really need is a passion to improve world health!

“... all different nationalities, races and cultures and together we have common goals and a team spirit, like a family.”

"Working in emergencies demands passion, determination and the ability to work alongside people with diverse occupations, cultures, religions and world views."

"Joining WHO has provided me with the opportunity to be mobile, experience different cultures, languages and people while serving those who are in the greatest need. "

“To know that my functions are critical helps me to focus when there are so many uncertainties.”

“…one small change in a public health policy, if it fully incorporates the local context, can provide better equality to health benefits across a country.”

“...without these courageous people, the disease quickly spreads ... “

“Health is a serious matter and we only have one life. I want to use mine to help others.”

I know that doing my everyday work at my best, is part of WHO mission. WHO is my life and I proud to be part of it!

It has been an incredible journey and I’m proud to enable our workforce and support the WHO mission through technology and training.

“.... I know that when it comes time to retire, I can feel satisfied that I have contributed to something bigger than myself.”

Geoffroy describes his career as one adventure followed by another stemming from coincidences and going beyond his own boundaries.