The Regional Director is appointed by the WHO Executive Board in agreement with the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. The appointment of a Regional Director is for 5 years, and he or she is eligible for reappointment once only.
The Director-General informs each Member State of the Region, at least 11 months before the opening session of the Regional Committee at which a person is due to be nominated as Regional Director, that he will receive proposals for the names of candidates for nomination. Any Member State of the Region may propose one or more people for the post of Regional Director. The Regional Director is elected by secret ballot at a private meeting of the Regional Committee.
Candidates for the post of Regional Director
Background documents:
- Rules of Procedure of the Regional Committee for Africa
- WHO Constitution (Article 52)
- Executive Board Rules of Procedure (Rule 56)
- Code of Conduct for the nomination of the Regional Director
Related link:
Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: Candidates’ forum