About the opportunity
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is recruiting an Advisor, Health Systems and Services (Grade P-4) based in Brasilia, Brazil. This role involves providing technical leadership to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal access to health, and ensuring resilient health services. The Advisor will collaborate on health governance, policy development, and service management, while building partnerships with government, academic, and development stakeholders to reduce health inequities. The position is a limited-duration staff appointment with a one-year probationary period, requiring a results-oriented professional capable of navigating complex health policy environments.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary of 86,027.00 USD (Step I)
- Annual post adjustment of 25,377.97 USD
- Professional staff appointment within the PAHO/WHO system
- Opportunity to lead high-level technical cooperation in public health
Who can apply?
- University degree in health, social, or management sciences
- Master's degree in public health, health systems and services administration, or management from a recognized university
- Nine years of combined national and international experience in health systems development, health services delivery, and extending care to underserved populations
- Experience in managing health care services at facility or systems levels
- Fluency in Spanish or English with working knowledge of the other
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP/management information systems
Required documents
- Online profile/application
- Scanned copies of official degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if selected for interview)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by October 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard Time
How to apply
- Complete the online profile and application via the official PAHO careers portal
- Ensure all educational qualifications are from institutions recognized by WHED, CHEA, or the National Center for Education Statistics
- Candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for further steps
Additional information
- This is a P-4 grade position
- PAHO conducts background checks and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse
- Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities by contacting pahorecruitment@paho.org
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced public health professionals with a strong background in health systems management and policy analysis
- Candidates with a proven track record of building partnerships across government, academic, and private sectors
- Professionals who possess the required nine years of experience and hold the necessary master's degree in public health or related fields
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a limited-duration contract, which may impact long-term career planning compared to permanent staff roles
- The role requires fluency in either English or Spanish and a working knowledge of the other, which is a strict requirement for effective technical cooperation
- Relocation to Brasilia, Brazil, is required for this position
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent fit for a mid-to-senior career public health expert looking to influence national health policy and systems at a regional level. It offers a unique opportunity to work within the UN system, providing high-level technical cooperation that directly impacts universal health coverage and service delivery in Brazil.
Our take
This position is ideal for established health systems experts who are ready to take on a leadership role in a high-impact international environment. Candidates who meet the specific educational and nine-year experience requirements should apply, while those without significant experience in health systems management or the required language proficiency may find this role less suitable.
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