PAHO Consultant - Health Economist, HSS-2

PAHO; Barre (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Massachusetts is seeking a consultant to support health financing in the Eastern Caribbean. The ideal candidate will conduct assessments, effective policy dialogues, and produce analytical reports while demonstrating an advanced degree and eight years of relevant experience. This consultancy offers a daily rate of $314.00 and allows remote work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in health financing focusing on developing countries.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Expert knowledge in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of the health financing landscape.
• Produce applied analyses to guide financing decisions.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for health financing reforms.

Skills

Health financing assessments

Health systems knowledge

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team working

Education

Advanced degree in health economics, public health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This consultancy supports the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the WHO Regional Office in achieving universal access to health and universal health coverage in the Eastern Caribbean.

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

• Advocate for more efficient, equitable, and effective health financing.
• Translate country priorities into feasible financing and purchasing options that improve equity, efficiency, and financial protection.
• Produce applied analyses (fiscal space, expenditure trends, purchasing simulations) to guide decisions on primary health care scale‑up and hospital sustainability.
• Develop and uptake sustainable strategies across Eastern Caribbean countries focused on enhancing the efficiency, equity, and effectiveness of health financing toward universal access.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of the current health financing landscape at multi‑country and individual country levels.
• Review existing health financing frameworks, policies, and mechanisms.
• Analyze the impact of economic conditions, policy decisions, and international aid on health financing.
• Organize multi‑country forums to engage critical stakeholders and build consensus on health financing priorities.
• Provide technical assistance in developing, implementing, and monitoring multi‑country guidelines for health financing.
• Design and facilitate capacity‑building workshops and training sessions for country counterparts.
• Conduct in‑depth assessments of the health financing system in selected countries.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing health financing mechanisms.
• Develop country‑specific health financing strategies aligned with national health priorities.
• Provide technical support for implementing health financing reforms, including budgeting, resource mobilization, and financial management.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress of health financing reforms.
• Facilitate policy dialogues with government officials and other stakeholders to promote evidence‑based health financing reforms.
• Produce technical content for reports to the media and support visibility of technical cooperation delivered using PAHO/WHO branding and communication materials.

DURATION

The consultancy starts on 20 October 2025 and continues for twelve months.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

• Advanced degree in health economics, public health, health policy, or a related field.
• At least eight years of experience in health financing with a focus on developing countries or regions.
• Proven experience in conducting health financing assessments and developing regional and country‑level strategies.
• Strong understanding of health systems and regional health bodies in the Eastern Caribbean.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality reports and policy documents.
• Knowledge of PAHO/WHO frameworks.
• Expert knowledge in written and spoken English and report writing skills.
• Communication skills, integrity, empathy, attention to detail, critical thinking, resilience, active listening, conflict resolution, team working, adaptability, problem‑solving, time management, leadership potential, relationship building, diversity appreciation, inclusive behavior, service orientation, internal client focus, awareness of stakeholder interests, and alignment with PAHO vision and goals.

COMPENSATION

Pay B (maximum) – daily rate USD 314.00.

DELIVERABLES AND DUE DATE

• Inception note & detailed workplan for quarter by 31 October 2025 – $6,079.04
• 1st Progress Report on country‑focused technical cooperation by 28 November 2025 – $7,598.80
• 2nd Progress Report on country‑focused technical cooperation by 31 December 2025 – $6,079.04
• 3rd Progress Report on country‑focused technical cooperation & workplan for quarter 2 by 13 February 2026 – $7,598.80
• Package of capacity‑building sessions delivered to select Eastern Caribbean countries by 27 March 2026 – $11,398.20
• 4th Progress Report on country‑focused technical cooperation by 1 May 2026 – $6,838.92
• 5th Progress Report on country‑focused technical cooperation by 3 July 2026 – $7,598.80
• Report on health financing functions strengthened by 7 August 2026 – $7,598.80
• Report on country capacity strengthened for validating health expenditure for the Global Health Expenditure Database by 25 September 2026 – $7,598.80
• Summary Report of health financing functions strengthened across the Eastern Caribbean countries by 19 October 2026 – $7,598.80

LOCATION

The majority of work is remote/offsite. Travel to the Eastern Caribbean countries will be as required.

PROJECT MANAGER

Dr. Vishwanath Andy Partapsingh, Advisor, Health Systems and Services, PAHO/WHO Office of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The consultant will communicate with the Project Officer on progress, outline challenges, and provide monthly invoices and status reports in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats.

OWNERSHIP AND CONFIDENTIALITY

All products and materials are the property of PAHO/WHO. The consultant may not use information gathered during this project without written consent.

TRAVEL

Travel costs will be provided by the PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries. Per diem is provided as per PAHO standard rates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel. PAHO/WHO maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. 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 under‑represented Member States are particularly encouraged.