The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has notified a vacancy for the post of Technical Officer – Traditional Medicine (P-4 equivalent) at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO), New Delhi. The appointment is proposed under a secondment arrangement.
Applications are required to reach Shri Arjun Kumar, Under Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, by 18 October 2026. Eligible applicants will be called for an interview.
About the Position
The position focuses on supporting WHO Member States in strengthening traditional medicine policies, research, regulation and integration into healthcare systems. The selected officer will work under the guidance of the Director, Health Systems Development, and the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor for Traditional Medicine.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities outlined in the official circular include:
- Supporting Member States in developing and implementing traditional medicine policies and programmes in line with the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 and the 2025 Delhi Declaration on Traditional Medicine.
- Providing technical support to strengthen the quality, safety and efficacy of traditional medicine practices and products.
- Promoting evidence-based traditional medicine through research, monitoring and compliance with international standards.
- Supporting national regulatory authorities in quality control and safety monitoring, including pharmacovigilance.
- Assisting countries in integrating traditional medicine appropriately into national healthcare delivery systems.
- Promoting regional information exchange, meetings, conferences and documentation of best practices.
- Supporting the implementation of memoranda of understanding with Member States.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
According to the official notification, applicants should meet the following essential requirements:
- Educational qualification: A university degree in traditional medicine recognized under the IMCC Act, 1971, or the HCC Act, 1979, along with a postgraduate qualification in a specialty of traditional medicine or public health.
- Professional experience: At least seven years of experience in traditional medicine, clinical research or regulatory system strengthening, particularly in traditional medicine product quality control and safety monitoring. Some of this experience should have been obtained in an international context.
- Technical knowledge: Good knowledge of clinical research in traditional medicine and/or regulatory system strengthening, public health programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Language skills: Excellent written and spoken English, along with knowledge of a local language.
- Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to prepare high-quality data analyses and technical presentations.
Experience in health systems research is desirable. A degree in modern allopathic medicine is also listed as desirable.
Application Procedure and Deadline
Interested and eligible applicants should consult the official vacancy circular for the prescribed application format, required documents and submission instructions.
Applications must reach Shri Arjun Kumar, Under Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, on or before 18 October 2026. Eligible applicants will be called for an interview.
Official Notification
Position: Technical Officer – Traditional Medicine
Organisation: WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO), New Delhi
Grade: P-4 equivalent
Appointment: Secondment arrangement
Application deadline: 18 October 2026
Read the official vacancy circular and download the application format:
https://www.ayush.gov.in/assets/pdf/careers/Vacancy_Circular_P4_2026.pdf
Source: Ministry of Ayush, Government of India — Vacancy Circular for Technical Officer – Traditional Medicine at WHO SEARO, New Delhi.
