WHO Sexual Health Consultant (HIV) 2026: Advance Global Public Health Strategy in a Pivotal Technical Leadership Role
As the world strives to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, the intersection of sexual health, human rights, and evidence-based HIV prevention and care has never been more critical. In the face of persistent inequities, evolving epidemics among key populations, and the integration of HIV within universal health coverage, the demand for top-tier technical expertise to guide global policy is paramount. The announcement of the World Health Organization (WHO) Sexual Health Consultant, HIV (International) position for 2026 represents a high-impact opportunity for a leading public health expert to shape the future of the global HIV response. This is not a generalized advisory role; it is a targeted, senior consultancy tasked with providing authoritative guidance to advance WHO’s normative and technical work at the confluence of sexual health and HIV.
The World Health Organization is seeking an internationally recognized expert to serve as a key consultant to its Global HIV, Hepatitis and STI Programmes (HHS). This Sexual Health Consultant will operate at the highest level of technical strategy, focusing on the development of guidelines, tools, and approaches that integrate comprehensive sexual health within the global HIV agenda. The consultant will address complex issues such as differentiated service delivery for key populations, the integration of HIV prevention with other sexual and reproductive health services, and the advancement of rights-based, person-centred approaches in diverse epidemiological contexts.
This role is defined by its global scope and technical depth. The consultant will engage with WHO regional and country offices, partner agencies (UNAIDS, UNFPA, The Global Fund), and civil society to ensure WHO’s leadership remains at the forefront of science and equity. For a seasoned professional with a deep background in HIV and sexual health, this consultancy offers the unparalleled authority to influence global standards, shape country-level implementation, and contribute to a legacy of ending one of the most significant pandemics of our time.