WHO Call for experts: Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG) membership

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members on the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG). This “call for experts” provides information about the advisory group in question, the expert profiles being sought, the process to express interest, and the process of selection.

Functions of the MPAG

The MPAG was established in 2011 to provide independent advice to WHO to enhance the control and elimination of malaria. An independent advisory group bringing together the world’s foremost experts on malaria, the MPAG provides strategic advice and technical input to WHO, and extends to all aspects of malaria control and elimination, as part of a transparent, responsive and credible process. The MPAG advises the WHO Director-General and the Global Malaria Programme (GMP) specifically on:

  • appropriate malaria policies and standards based on data from malaria programme implementation by Member States and malaria control partners as well as reviews of the best available evidence;
  • engagement of WHO in malaria-related initiatives;
  • major issues and challenges to achieving global malaria goals; and
  • identification of priority activities to address identified challenges.

Who can express interest?

The MPAG is multidisciplinary, with members who have a range of technical knowledge, skills and experience relevant to malaria control and elimination.

WHO welcomes expressions of interest from relevant technical experts (scientists, healthcare professionals, and healthcare regulators) involved in the control and elimination of malaria with expertise the following areas:

  • epidemiology;
  • malariology;
  • maternal, paediatric and international public health;
  • pharmacology and internal medicine;
  • parasitology, tropical and infectious diseases;
  • immunology and vaccinology;
  • safety and pharmacovigilance;
  • health systems, economics and financing;
  • surveillance, monitoring and evaluation;
  • vector control and biology;
  • laboratory, social and behavioral sciences;
  • health communication.

Individuals from member states of AFRO, EMRO, SEARO and WPRO and women are particularly encouraged to submit an application.

MPAG has ongoing member rotation, with members nominated following an open call. It is anticipated that between 2 to 5 new members will be selected annually to become members of the group, allowing a phased transition of the group membership.

See the Terms of Reference for full details of roles and responsibilities of MPAG members.

Read more here.

Application deadline, 29th of August, 2025 at 23:59 CEST (UTC+2).

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