The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains a roster of experts on in vitro diagnostics
for the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on In Vitro Diagnostics (SAGE IVD),
an advisory body to WHO on matters of global policies and strategies related to IVDs
including the ones pertaining to the WHO Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics.
The terms of Reference for the SAGE IVD, the selection criteria for members of the SAGE
IVD and information on how to apply are provided as a link under "SAGE IVD TORs and
Selection criteria".
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be kept by the EDL Secretariat for
review by the selection panel. The SAGE IVD is renewed every 2 years and most members
are expected to be reappointed for a second period. Normally, they only meet once every
two years in person, but the EDL Secretariat holds monthly teleconferences with SAGE IVD
members to discuss the review process and related activities to update the list.
To apply the candidate must confirm interest, availability and commitment to serve on
SAGE IVD by providing a curriculum vitae (CV), a letter of motivation highlighting their
specific expertise and contribution to SAGE IVD, and complete and sign the WHO
declaration of interests (DOI) form. Completed applications should be sent to
edlsecretariat@who.int.