PAHO Consultant – Promoção da Saúde, Equidade e Determinantes Sociais da Saúde

About the opportunity

This consultancy is part of the 2026-2027 Biennial Work Plan of PAHO/WHO Brazil. The consultant will provide specialized technical assistance to the Unified Health System (SUS) at federal, state, and municipal levels to integrate social determinants of health and equity approaches into public policies. Responsibilities include adapting regional PAHO/WHO methodologies, strengthening intersectoral governance, supporting the implementation of healthy environment strategies, and monitoring health inequalities. The role requires close coordination with the CDE team and national counterparts to produce technical reports, policy recommendations, and evidence-based strategies for health promotion and disease prevention.

Salary and benefits

• Total contract value of up to R$ 196,120.00
• 12-month contract duration
• Opportunity to contribute to high-level public health policy and intersectoral governance in Brazil
• Professional development through collaboration with PAHO/WHO technical teams

Who can apply?

• Bachelor's degree in Collective Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Medicine, Psychology, Nutrition, Biology, or related fields
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in public health, health promotion, social determinants of health, equity, or health surveillance
• Proven experience in the development, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of health policies, programs, and projects
• Fluency in Portuguese with excellent technical writing skills
• Advanced knowledge of Spanish
• Must be a national of Brazil or hold a valid work authorization for Brazil
• Availability for national and occasional international travel
• Availability for on-site work at the PAHO/WHO office in Brazil at least three days per week

Required documents

• Updated online profile on the PAHO Career page
• Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if selected for interview)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by September 8, 2026, 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard Time

How to apply

• Complete an online profile on the official PAHO Career page
• Ensure all experience records are updated with detailed descriptions of tasks performed
• Submit the application through the official Workday portal

Additional information

• This is a non-staff consultancy position; it does not create an employer/employee relationship.
• The consultant is responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and social security contributions.
• Successful candidates may be placed on a roster for future similar assignments.
• PAHO/WHO is a smoke-free environment and does not recruit tobacco users.
• A written test may be used as part of the screening process.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.