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, Primary Health Care Policy, Planning and Evaluation

• Join us and be the driving force behind stronger primary health care systems in PAHO The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly motivated and technically strong professional to serve as Advisor, Primary Health Care Policy, Planning and Evaluation, supporting Member States in strengthening health systems based on Primary Health Care (PHC) and advancing universal health coverage. The position is located within the Department of Health Systems and Services (HSS) and contributes to the Organizations technical cooperation through policy analysis, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of PHCbased health systems. 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 guidance for policy analysis and research to inform the development of PHC policies and strategies aligned with national and international priorities.
• Design and support monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of PHC policies and programs.
• Support the application of the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) approach to strengthen governance within PHCbased health systems.
• Generate and analyze evidence related to health financing, economics, and health systems performance to advance universal health.
• Support capacitybuilding initiatives in PHC policy, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop technical documents, training materials, and reports, and disseminate best practices and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Member States, partners, and academic institutions, to advance PHCrelated initiatives. For a complete list of functions, please see the post description. What is required for this position? Education A bachelors degree in a health or social science, information management, or field related to post and a masters degree in health management, policy, evaluation or public health from a recognized institution. Experience Nine years of combined national and international experience working in health systems and services, Primary Health Care, public health governance, monitoring and evaluation, policy analysis, and/or program evaluation. 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. Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite is required. Additionally, experience in data analysis using quantitative and qualitative software such as Stata and NVivo is highly valued. Competencies and Skills For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description. The skills required are:
• Expert knowledge of primary health care systems, health services, and health systems performance.
• Strong analytical skills in policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and health systems research.
• Ability to design and apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis methodologies.
• Experience analyzing health financing, equity, and access to health services.
• Ability to prepare highquality technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Strong collaboration and partnershipbuilding skills in multicultural and international environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for technical and policy audiences. Duration of Contract Post of limited duration. 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.