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 (130) , 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?

"Good salary and compesation package for fixed" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and work experience" ((in 35 reviews)); "Get to know global health issues and might be able to participate in various charity events." ((in 18 reviews)); "work environment is good and comfortable" ((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)); "Bureaucratic organization, supervisor you get will be a hit or miss" ((in 11 reviews)); "Deadweight managers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy and a system based on inner" ((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.

World Health Organization reviews

3.8

81% would recommend to a friend

(606 total reviews)

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

80% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (606 reviews)

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World Health Organization has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 606 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).

Reviews by job title

606 reviews

4.0

Oct 11, 2011

Excellent workplace, get to interact with a variety of professionals with different backgrounds and expertise.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will interact with competent, accomplished people who are experts in their field. Compensation is very good and the organization recognizes achievements made by its staff.

Cons

Recent economic hardship has hit budgets hard and WHO has been downsizing and prioritizing on projects. Not the best environment to be for long term job security, at least in this current environment.

5.0

May 23, 2011

peaceful place to work

Computer programmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A very good place to work, if you want peace at work and peace of mind then this is the place for you.

Cons

you won't get salary hikes which you may get in private industry. also this is a Non-Profit organization under United Nations Organizations, so the jobs here are contractual in nature.

3.0

Apr 5, 2011

Some very intelligent people here, very poor leadership, contribution to the countries of the Americas is limited.

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some very bright minds and dedicated individuals. Colleagues are warm and interesting, coming from all countries of Central and Latin America, and some from the Caribbean. Interesting work in Vaccines, non-communicable disease, sustainable development, emergency response, and other areas.

Cons

Very slow to move. Entrepreuneurship and Creativity are discouraged. Morale is low. Leadership is not respected.

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Jobs at World Health Organization

Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)

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CHF 86K - CHF 86K /yr

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Technical Officer (Regulation and Prequalification)

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CHF 86K - CHF 86K /yr

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Team Lead (Regulatory Systems Strengthening)

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CHF 103K - CHF 103K /yr

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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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CHF 103K - CHF 103K /yr

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