Does World Health Organization pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Health Organization employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Health Organization. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Health Organization?

81% of World Health Organization employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Health Organization 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Health Organization?

Consultant (131) , Technical Officer (86) , Intern (59) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Epidemiologist (12) , Data Manager (11) , Senior Consultant (10) , Surveillance Medical Officer (10) , Communications Officer (9) , Finance Assistant (9) , Medical Officer (9) , Internship (8) , National Professional Officer (7) , SMO (7) , Communications Specialist (6)

What are the pros of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Reputation and generally good salaries" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 17 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Health Organization according to real employee reviews?

"Short term consultancy with no job security" ((in 17 reviews)); "Field work is intense, work life balance is difficult to maintain" ((in 14 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((in 9 reviews)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about World Health Organization layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about World Health Organization layoffs and their outlook for job security at World Health Organization in 2026.

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3.8

81% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 607 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Health Organization employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Salud industry (3.4 stars).

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607 reviews

4.0

Mar 14, 2021

Review of consultancy work at the World Health Organization

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good salary, interesting work, good opportunities for progression

Cons

Not much job security, poor management.

3.0

Feb 25, 2021

good

Senior finance assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

working environment is very good

Cons

The lack of promotion chances

5.0

Feb 23, 2021

Great salary

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment at the office and employer cares. Good benefits too.

Cons

Too much work. Work life balance does not exist. There’s just so much to do

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Jobs at World Health Organization

Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)

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Technical Officer (Regulation and Prequalification)

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Team Lead (Regulatory Systems Strengthening)

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Team Lead (Accelerated Diseases Control & Elimination)

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CHF 103K - CHF 103K /yr

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Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)

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