Advisor, Health Systems and Services

Pan American Health Organization Inc; Brasília; Presencial; BRL 377 000 - 509 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pan American Health Organization Inc. seeks a senior health systems professional to advise on the development, implementation and evaluation of technical cooperation programs in health governance, policy, and service delivery.

The role supports national efforts to strengthen resilient health systems ensuring universal access to health and universal health coverage. The successful candidate will lead collaboration with governments and partners to strengthen primary health care, health financing

Qualificações

• University degree in health, social or management sciences with a master’s in public health, health systems and services administration or management.
• Nine years of combined national and international experience in health systems development and health services delivery, with evidence of managing services at facility or system level.

Responsabilidades

• Advise and collaborate on development, implementation and evaluation of technical cooperation programs related to health governance and health policy.
• Support national efforts to strengthen resilient health systems and universal health coverage.
• Provide technical cooperation to strengthen integrated, people-centered health service delivery networks and health information systems.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making through health systems research, policy analysis and program evaluation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with governments, academic institutions and other stakeholders to improve access to quality health services.

Conhecimentos

Health governance

Policy development

Health systems development

Health services organization

Formação académica

University degree in health/social/management sciences

Master's degree in public health/health systems and services administration or management

Ferramentas

ERP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Word

OneDrive

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Grade: P-4 Salary - Annually: Step I - 86,027.00 USD Post Adjustment - Annually: 25,377.97 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post Job Posting: September 18, 2026 Closing Date: October 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard Time Primary Location: Brasilia, Brazil Organization: BRA-04(a) Sistemas e serviços de saúde Schedule: Full time

Description of Duties

• Advise and collaborate on the development, implementation, and evaluation of technical cooperation programs related to health governance, health policy, health systems development, and health services organization and management.
• Support national efforts to strengthen resilient health systems that guarantee universal access to health, universal health coverage, and effective responses to health emergencies, including pandemics.
• Provide technical cooperation to strengthen integrated, people-centered health service delivery networks, primary health care, health financing, and health information systems.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making by supporting health systems research, policy analysis, program evaluation, and the dissemination of knowledge, good practices, and lessons learned.
• Build and maintain partnerships with governments, academic institutions, development organizations, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to improve access to quality health services and reduce health inequities.

For a complete list of functions, please refer to the post description.

Qualifications

Education

A university degree in one of the health, social or management sciences and a master´s degree in public health, health systems and services administration or management, from a recognized university.

Experience

Nine years of combined national and international experience in areas related to health systems development, health services delivery, extension of health care services to underserved populations/areas and developing strategies to overcome barriers to accessing health care services. Experience should also include management of health care services at either the facility or systems levels.

Languages

Fluency in Spanish or English with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge and skills in the areas of organization, management and provision of health care services, including primary, secondary and tertiary care, public health services, and strengthening primary health care-based health systems.
• Competencies in regulation, financing and public health functions, extension of health care services to underserved populations and areas, equity in access to health services, quality of health services, and strategies to overcome barriers to accessing integrated health services.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the management of health systems and services research, as well as competency development in the area of public health.
• Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and the development of criteria and instruments for evaluating program interventions.
• Knowledge and skills in policy analysis and project formulation, leadership and regulatory functions, financing for universal health, public health functions and services, purchasing of services, educational development, human resources management, and operations research in primary health care services.
• Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical and persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization and country authorities.

Duration of Contract

Post of limited duration. First year probationary period.

Qualification Verification Sources

• World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org
• College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov to support the validation process.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

PAHO/WHO is committed to: PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: [e-mail] Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. Promoting 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 misconduct. Providing a smoke‑free environment. Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter‑American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the right of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. Under the leadership of its 51 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision‑making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.