Poor access to basic health care, including affordable vaccines, medicines, and safe birth delivery, continues to be a threat to millions of lives each year. The more challenges the health system encounters, the higher is the necessity for professionals with a wide range of experience including not only health but also finance, advocacy, communications, logistics, etc. If you are aspiring to a career in healthcare, we have compiled a list of some of the most influential organizations in global health who have the highest number of open positions available in this sector.
Name: FHI 360
Headquarters: USA
Nr. of employees: 1001 – 5000
Type: NGO
Nr. of jobs: > 80
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization that plays a key role in global health systems. Since its foundation in 1971, the organization has been a global leader in family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. FHI 360 cooperates with other international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors to implement its programs. The organization’s job board is constantly showing new hiring positions as the need for professionals for their programs continually increases. Whether you are a researcher developing new solutions for global epidemics or an expert in the use of cutting-edge technology to advance impact, your contribution at FHI 360 could make a difference. Check all their open positions here.
Name: World Health Organization
Headquarters: Switzerland
Nr. of employees: 5001 – 10000
Type: Government Agency
Nr. of jobs: > 80
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. Since its creation in 1948, it has played a leading role in the eradication of communicable diseases, its current priorities including in particular elimination of HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria and tuberculosis. Working with 194 member states across six continents and from over 150 offices, the WHO offers a dynamic and international work environment with a multi-cultural workforce, opportunities for professional development and a competitive remuneration package. Check all their open positions here.
Name: World Bank
Headquarters: USA
Nr. of employees: 5001 – 10000
Type: Funding Agency, Financial Institution
Nr. of jobs: > 30
As a leading institution for investments in health and development, the World Bank plays a crucial role in shaping global health policy. The World Bank Group is committed to helping governments to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, which has the potential to transform the health and well-being of individuals and societies. The organization offers a variety of career and employment opportunities, professional development and internship positions. Check all their job openings here.
Name: Medecins du Monde
Headquarters: France
Nr. of employees: 1001-5000
Type: NGO
Nr. of jobs: > 30
Medecins du Monde (Doctors of the World) is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to vulnerable populations affected by war, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty or exclusion. Working in France and 64 countries worldwide, their action is built on five priority areas: working with victims of crises and conflicts, promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Harm Reduction (HR), fighting HIV and, lastly, caring for migrant and displaced populations. About 100 expatriates of all nationalities, both medical and non-medical, work on Medecins du Monde programs abroad. Check all their job opportunities here.
Name: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Headquarters: Switzerland
Nr. of employees: 1001-5000
Type: Consulting Organisation
Nr. of jobs: > 20
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. It carries out relief operations to assist people affected by disasters and crises and combines this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies. The IFRC’s work focuses on four core areas: promoting humanitarian values, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and community care. Founded in 1919, the IFRC comprises today 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The IFRC aims to attract a qualified and diverse workforce and to achieve a performance-driven work culture through a remuneration and benefits package that is merit-based and non-discriminatory. Check all their job opportunities here.
Name: Médecins Sans Frontières
Headquarters: Switzerland
Nr. of employees: 1001-5000
Type: Consulting Organization
Nr. of jobs: > 15
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) was founded in 1971 in France by a group of doctors and journalists in the wake of war and famine in Biafra. Their aim is to provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. Each year, more than 2,500 international staff join 30,000 locally hired staff to provide medical aid in countries around the world. The organization recruits medical and non-medical staff to work on its projects. Find all their open positions here.
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