Applications are currently being accepted for the World Health Organization (WHO) Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting Internship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About WHO Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting Internship
The WHO Internship 2026 in Switzerland offers students and recent graduates the chance to work with the Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting team at the World Health Organization in Geneva. The internship focuses on the WHO NCD Country Capacity Survey, supporting data collection, validation, and analysis to strengthen noncommunicable disease surveillance globally.
Benefits of WHO Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting Internship
- Monthly living allowance
- Up to CHF 1,680 per month for interns residing outside Geneva
- Up to CHF 739 per month for Geneva-based residents
- Daily lunch vouchers worth CHF 20 per working day
- Full accident insurance
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- International work experience at WHO Headquarters
- Networking opportunities with global public health experts
- Professional development through practical project work
WHO Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting Internship Requirements
- Completed at least three years of full-time university studies in public health, epidemiology, global health, health policy, data science, statistics, or a related field.
- Currently enrolled in a course of study leading to a formal qualification, or graduated within 18 months before the internship start date.
- Demonstrated skills in teamwork, effective communication, producing quality results, and working collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of statistical software (R, STATA) is an advantage.
- Experience in research, data collection, report drafting, or noncommunicable disease surveillance.
- Expert knowledge of English
- Qualifications from institutions accredited in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
21 August, 2026
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