JOB DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff – International PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

August 20, 2025

Closing Date:

August 28, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

HSS Health Systems and Services

Schedule:

Part time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

Background
The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, support the transformation of national health systems to improve equity and resilience, strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC), and address the relevant issues related to human resources as health systems move towards the achievement of Universal Health. Its work encompasses the following areas: integrated services delivery, strengthening of health systems governance and stewardship; developing efficient and equitable financial mechanisms to ensure adequate public funding of the health system; human resources for health, healthy life course; the Virtual Campus of Public Health, and Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health.

Unit Background

The Life Course Unit (HL) within the Health Services and Systems Department (HSS)

a) Supports implementation of evidence-based multidimensional strategies to approach populations and individuals’ health needs, while considering demographic, epidemiologic and other transitions.
b) Promotes multisectoral public health policies, plans, programs and interventions using a life course approach leveraging the capacity of health systems to improve wellbeing and healthy trajectories of individuals and populations.
c) Provides technical cooperation to strengthen integrated and person-centered care, especially in primary health care, to boost and maintain health capacities and guarantee a more effective approach to disease and risk factors across the life span.
d) Promotes good practices to prevent and address bottlenecks for effective access and coverage that respond to health needs during the life span, especially in populations living in conditions of vulnerability.
e) Generates continuous education to increase workforce capacity to address individuals and populations needs with a life course perspective.
f) Strengthens multiagency and multisectoral alliances to guarantee collaboration towards effective work in health and development for all at all ages, leaving no one behind.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Unit Chief of the Life Course, the consultant is expected to:

1) Support the Life Course Unit in moving forward technical documents in the pipeline and planned activities related to the coordination and implementation of the LCA to strengthen integration within primary health care focused on the first two decades of life.

2)Provide technical and logistical support in organizing and preparing reference documents, concept notes and technical reports from technical meetings and webinars related to the first two decades of Life Course, especially activities related with GSED 1.0, 2.0 and the Pocketbook:

• Support the regional adaptation of the WHO EURO Pocket Book of Primary Health Care for Children and Adolescents, including review and adaptation of selected chapters and sections, coordinating with relevant PAHO technical areas and consultants to obtain their input in specific areas and supervising the incorporation of the new content into the draft Pocketbook, liaising with WHO and PAHO technical officers to ensure alignment with most recent technical guidance and insights, and supporting coordination of the Editorial Cie established by PAHO.
• Coordinate the translation and implementation of the roll-out of GSED in the Region.

3) Provide technical input in the development of the regional guidance document on Integrated, Person-centered Health Services for children and adolescents with a Life Course Approach.

4) Perform other related duties, as assigned

Installment Schedule- Specific deliverables expected

1) Progress report on the adaptation of the WHO Pocket Book summarizing key technical developments and follow-up with relevant PAHO units, thematic experts, WHO colleagues, and external partners. Includes documentation of technical meetings, consultations, or workshops, as applicable. Due date: October 31, 2025

2) Progress report on the GSED roll-out, technical support provided, coordination efforts with partners (e.g., WHO, IDB, UNICEF), and summary of relevant country-level or regional events. May include preparatory notes for upcoming missions or workshops. Due date: 31 October 2025

3) Final report on the roll-out of GSED during the contract period, with clear indication of next steps. 30 November 2025

4) Complete draft of the adapted Spanish-language version of the Pocket Book. Deliverable includes the document in Spanish in Word and a version in PDF format with the proposed adaptations included in the text and highlighted for easy detection. Due date: 20 December 2025

5) Technical report detailing the adaptation process and carefully listing the information sources for the adapted Pocket Book, pending issues and next steps for finalization and dissemination. Due date: 31 December 2025

Deliverable: Deliverable 1 and 2

Date: 31/10/2025

Pay: $7,740.00

Deliverable: Deliverable 3, 4 and 5

Date: 31/12/2025

Pay: $7,740.00

Contract Duration: 1 October to 31 December 2025

IPC Band: Band B

Time Type: Part time – 82 % of FTE – 33 Hrs/week

Pay Rate: Installments per deliverable

Maximum Contract Amount: USD $ 15,480

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to details.
• Strong motivation and organizational and management skills.
• Capable of being proactive when the situation requires.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of Excel and other data analytical tools, as well as Power Point, and Word
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Experience working in multicultural environments.
• Proven experience in public health and clinical guideline development or adaptation
• Familiarity with PAHO/WHO guidelines and regional public health context
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical teams

Professional experience:

Required: 7 years of experience working on health-related projects and programs across the life course.

Desired: 2 years implementing public health programs in the first two decades of life and other strategies related to care for children and adolescents

Education:

Required: Medical doctor with specialization in pediatrics, or in any other field (public health, public policy) related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

Desired: Master’s degree on public health, public policy or any other field related to functions.

Languages:

Required: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English

Desired: Basic knowledge of Portuguese and French are a plus.

Hiring is subject to the presentation of the following documentation:

• Certified Copy of Academic Diploma/ Certified Certificate(s)
• 3 Professional Letters of Reference including:

Full name of Reference, telephone number and address/email

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract. There is no commitment on either side.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO/WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.
• For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
• PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel .
• PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.
• PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.
• PAHO/WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO/WHO.

Level of Education: Master”s Degree (preferred for health positions)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24 (health sector experience preferred)

Health Focus: PAHO works to improve health outcomes across the Americas