Grade: P-4 Salary – Annually: Step I – 86,027.00 USD Post Adjustment – Annually: 46,970.74 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff – Professional Post Job Posting: March 12, 2026 Closing Date: April 2, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: HSS Health Systems and Services Schedule: Full time DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Advisor, Health Governance and Financing

• Join us and help shape stronger, more equitable, and resilient health systems across the Americas The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly qualified, strategic, and results-oriented Advisor, Health Governance and Financing to provide leadership and technical expertise in strengthening health governance, leadership, policy, and financing in support of Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage. Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Human Resources for Health (HSS/HR), the selected candidate will:
• Provide strategic and technical advice to strengthen health governance, leadership, policy, and planning in alignment with regional and global health strategies.
• Support Member States in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of national health plans based on the Primary Health Care approach.
• Contribute to health systems reform and transformation processes to improve equity, efficiency, and resilience.
• Provide technical support on health financing policies, budget processes, and financial protection mechanisms.
• Strengthen leadership capacities, social participation, and intersectoral coordination to address social determinants of health.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making through the dissemination of technical and scientific information.
• Coordinate networks, partnerships, and resource mobilization initiatives to support health systems strengthening. For a complete list of functions, please refer to the post description. What is required for this position? Education A university degree in one of the health, social, or management sciences and a masters degree in health governance, health policy, public health or other field related to public health from an accredited institution. Experience Nine years of combined national and international experience in areas related to health systems development, health governance, leadership and health policy and planning. Experience should include direct implementation of health policies and plans, preferably through inclusive and participatory processes, and work with other sectors, in particular the social and economic sectors, to address the social determinants of health. Languages Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. IT Skills Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). 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 For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description. The skills required are:
• Expertise in health governance, leadership, policy, and planning.
• Ability to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate health policies, plans, and programs.
• Strong analytical skills, including strategic, political, and stakeholder analysis.
• Experience in health financing, budgeting, and financial protection mechanisms.
• Ability to support participatory policy dialogue and intersectoral coordination.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including drafting high-level technical documents.
• Capacity to build partnerships and coordinate with multiple stakeholders at national and international levels.
• Proven ability to manage technical cooperation programs and contribute to resource mobilization. Duration of Contract Post of limited duration for one year. First year probationary period. DISCLAIMER This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level. All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post. Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases: – World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/ – 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: pahorecruitment@paho.org 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.