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, Hospital, Emergency, Critical and Specialized Health Services

• Join us and help strengthen hospital and specialized care services 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 professional to serve as Advisor, Hospital, Emergency, Critical and Specialized Health Services. This position plays a key role in advancing people-centered, high-quality, and resilient hospital and specialized care services within integrated health service delivery networks across the Region. Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Primary Health Care and Integrated Services Delivery (HSS/PH), the selected candidate will:
• Provide technical cooperation and strategic advice to strengthen hospitals and specialized care services within integrated health service delivery networks.
• Support Member States in the organization, management, and governance of hospitals, including emergency, surgical, critical, and highly specialized services.
• Promote quality of care, patient safety, and people-centered models of care across hospital and outpatient specialized services.
• Contribute to the planning and development of hospital infrastructure projects, including commissioning, decommissioning, and climate change adaptation.
• Foster collaboration with national authorities, health professionals, communities, and partners to improve access, continuity, and quality of hospital and specialized care services. For a complete list of functions, please see the post description. What is required for this position? Education A bachelors degree in one of the health sciences, and a masters degree in public health, health systems/services administration, or any other field related to the functions of the post, from an accredited institution. Experience Nine years of combined national and international experience in the field of health systems and services management at an advisory or executive level, including 5 years’ experience in hospital care and management. 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, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as SIP Plus, 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:
• Expert knowledge of hospital and specialized health service organization, management, and delivery.
• In-depth understanding of quality of care and patient safety standards in hospital settings.
• Ability to design and implement people-centered models of care within integrated service delivery networks.
• Strong analytical skills to assess health system performance and service complexity.
• Capacity to provide strategic and technical advice at national and regional levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and build effective partnerships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and policy documents.
• Strategic thinking, leadership, and negotiation skills in complex health system environments. 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.