National Professional Officer (Env. Health & Climate Change)
World Health Organization · Suva, Fiji · NO-C · Apply by November 2, 2026
About this role
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The objectives of the Pacific Climate Change and Environment (PCE) unit workplan is to increase the capacity of Member states and Areas in the Pacific in climate and environmental health risk assessment and management; enhancing health sector leadership on primary prevention interventions to reduce the effect of climate change and environmental hazards on health, through multi-sectoral cooperation and inter country cooperation in managing climate change and environmental determinants of health. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator PCE, the incumbent will perform the following functions: Generic Duties Provide input to the work program in the area of Climate Change, Environment, and Health (CCE) in Fiji, in particular, as well as in general in the Pacific Island Countries and Areas (PICs), with an emphasis on environmental health aspects, and assist the PCE Team Coordinator in the successful implementation of climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health systems and strengthening of related policies. Undertakes research on environmental health and on climate change and health topics to facilitate the…