National Consultant - Neglected Tropical Diseases, Philippines
Quick answer
WP_PHL Philippines is hiring a senior National Consultant - Neglected Tropical Diseases, based in Manila, Philippines, to provide technical support for the management, prevention, and control of NTDs, with a compensation range of Php 240,000 - Php 300,000 per month.
- Role
- National Consultant - Neglected Tropical Diseases, Philippines
- Organization
- WP_PHL Philippines
- Location
- Philippines-Manila
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Php 240,000 - Php 300,000 (monthly)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The National Consultant will provide technical support to strengthen the management, prevention, control, and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the Philippines, focusing on Lymphatic Filariasis, Leprosy, Rabies, Food-Borne Trematodes, Schistosomiasis, Yaws, and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis.
What you'll do
- Provide technical input to the development of the roadmap to end the eight priority tropical diseases in the Philippines
- Provide technical input in the priority NTD control and elimination programmes
- Provide functional support to the implementation of Mass Drug Administration for eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis
- Support the DOH Philippines and other partners in the control and elimination of other priority NTDs
- Collaborate with technical units within WCO, WPRO and WHO headquarters to support cross-cutting areas
What it takes
- University degree in science or medicine with postgraduate degree at the master’s level in public health, tropical medicine, epidemiology, medical parasitology or entomology
- Minimum of seven years of experience in public health disease control programme activities
- Expert knowledge of English and Tagalog
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Manila, Philippines.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is Php 240,000 - Php 300,000 per month.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master’s degree in public health, tropical medicine, epidemiology, medical parasitology or entomology, and at least seven years of experience in public health disease control programme activities.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 13, 2026, and candidates should be prepared to provide relevant educational and professional documents.
Is the job remote or on-site?
The job is on-site at the World Health Organization, Country Office Philippines, located in Manila, Philippines.
How to apply
Apply directly on WP_PHL Philippines's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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