PAHO Consultant – Health Systems and Service Strengthening

About the opportunity

This consultancy is with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO). The consultant will provide comprehensive organizational and technical support for PAHO/WHO health system strengthening initiatives in Haiti. Key objectives include supporting operational activities for quality improvement at Hôpital Universitaire la Paix (HUP) and Hôpital Universitaire Justinien (HUJ), strengthening human resources for health including standardizing an online continuing education program for nurses on PAHO’s Virtual Campus of Public Health, supporting health system digitization, and coordinating health financing activities in close collaboration with the Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population (MSPP).

Salary and benefits

• Daily remuneration ranging between 19,193 HTG and 28,677 HTG per working day based on the PAHO remuneration grid.
• Professional engagement as a non-staff national PAHO consultant contributing to critical public health initiatives in Haiti.

Who can apply?

• Minimum of nine (9) years of professional experience in health systems strengthening, human resources for health capacity building, or public health program implementation, with demonstrated experience in complex or resource-limited settings preferred.
• At least five (5) years of specific experience in developing and implementing training courses (preferably e-learning) for healthcare professionals, with prior experience working with PAHO's Virtual Campus of Public Health or similar capacity-building platforms highly desirable.
• Minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field obtained from a university recognized by the United Nations system and WHED.
• Desired academic qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine degree (or equivalent) alongside a Master's degree in public health or a related field.
• Good knowledge of quality improvement processes in healthcare settings and an understanding of health system digitization efforts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and facilitation skills with the ability to work effectively with governmental authorities (such as MSPP), international partners, academic institutions, and hospital management.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and Haitian Creole, with a working knowledge of English being desirable.

Required documents

• Complete online profile on the PAHO Career page with all experience records fully elaborated with tasks performed.
• Scanned copies of required degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) if candidature is retained for interview.

When to apply

• Job posted on September 1, 2026.
• Application closing date: September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

How to apply

• Access the official PAHO Career page vacancy notice.
• Complete and update the online profile with detailed work history and tasks performed.
• Submit the application online before the stated deadline.

Additional information

• The contract duration is 6 months, scheduled from October 1, 2026, to March 30, 2027.
• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level and place successful candidates on a roster.
• Consultants perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity; no employer-employee relationship is created, and consultants are solely responsible for their own taxes and social security contributions.
• PAHO/WHO has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination, and maintains a smoke-free environment.