About the opportunity
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) is establishing a national roster of specialized consultants in Health Systems and Services (HSS) to support technical cooperation activities, projects, and lines of work in Uruguay. Selected professionals will be placed in a pre-qualified technical roster and may be called upon based on their profile for specific project needs and budgetary availability by the PAHO Country Office in Uruguay. Contracts will be term-based and issued per deliverables. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee immediate or future employment. Contractors are responsible for paying national taxes, and positions do not cover benefits such as housing, health insurance, or education.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration based on specific deliverables and products
- Professional placement on a national technical roster for specialized health systems projects
Who can apply?
- Legal residency in Uruguay (natural, legal, or permanent legal residence)
- Undergraduate university degree in health sciences, public health, health economics, or social sciences
- Postgraduate training, diploma, or master's degree in public health, health management, digital health, epidemiology, and/or health economics
- Minimum of five years of verifiable experience in health systems and services
- Experience in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of projects
- Excellent writing skills in Spanish; desirable oral and written comprehension of English and/or Portuguese
- Strong teamwork, interinstitutional, and multidisciplinary skills
- Effective use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and artificial intelligence resources
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Relevant documentary backing of degrees and postgraduate courses completed
- 3 professional references
- Scanned copy of required degrees/diplomas/certificates if retained for an interview
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: August 19, 2026
- Closing Date: September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Uruguay Standard Time
How to apply
- Access the PAHO Careers application link
- Complete the online profile and requested details
- Attach the required cover letter, documentary backing of credentials, and 3 professional references
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Selected candidates must complete mandatory trainings within the first two weeks of assignment.
- Selected consultants must use their own computer equipment (including laptop) and download the Intune Company Portal application for personal phones if using PAHO applications.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening, and candidates retained for interview must provide verified educational documentation.
- Consultants perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity and are solely responsible for all taxes, duties, and social security contributions.
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…
- Legal residency in Uruguay (natural, legal, or permanent legal residence)
- Undergraduate degree in health sciences, public health, health economics, or social sciences alongside a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Minimum of five years of verifiable experience in health systems and services
What should you think carefully about?
- Inclusion in the national technical roster does not guarantee immediate or future employment
- Contractors are responsible for paying their own national taxes, duties, and social security contributions without employer-provided housing or health insurance
- Selected consultants must use their own computer equipment and complete mandatory trainings
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
Placement on this roster offers public health professionals a way to engage in short-term, deliverable-based technical cooperation projects with PAHO/WHO in Uruguay. It fits consultants seeking flexible advisory work alongside existing commitments.
Our take
Experienced public health consultants residing in Uruguay should apply to join the roster. Anyone seeking a traditional full-time staff position with guaranteed salary and benefits will find this contract model less suitable.
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