Remote International PAHO consultant - “Sexual and Reproductive Heath” bei Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff - International PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

June 24, 2025

Closing Date:

July 2, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

HSS Health Systems and Services

Schedule:

Part time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, support the transformation of national health systems to improve equity and resilience, strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC), and address the relevant issues related to human resources as health systems move towards the achievement of Universal Health. Its work encompasses the following areas: integrated services delivery, strengthening of health systems governance and stewardship; developing efficient and equitable financial mechanisms to ensure adequate public funding of the health system; human resources for health, healthy life course; the Virtual Campus of Public Health, and Women’s, Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health.

Unit Background
The Women’s, Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health Unit (WH), within the Health Services and Systems Department (HSS):

a) Supports implementation of evidence-based multidimensional strategies to approach populations and individuals’ health needs, while considering emographic, epidemiologic and other transitions.
b) Promotes multisectoral public health policies, plans, programs, and interventions using a life course approach leveraging the capacity of health systems to improve wellbeing and healthy
trajectories of individuals and populations.
c) Provides technical cooperation to strengthen integrated and person-centered care, especially in primary health care, to boost and maintain health capacities and guarantee a more effective approach to disease and risk factors across the life span.
d) Promotes good practices to prevent and address bottlenecks for effective access and coverage that responds to health needs during the life span, especially in populations living in conditions of vulnerability.
e) Generates continuous education to increase workforce capacity to address individuals and populations needs with a life course perspective.
f) Strengthens multi-agency and multisectoral alliances to guarantee collaboration towards effective work in health and development for all ages, leaving no one behind.
g) Other duties as assigned

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Dr. Rodolfo Gomez Ponce de Leon, Advisor Reproductive Health HSS/WH, and under the general supervision of Dr. Suzanne Serruya, Unit Chief of the Women’s Health Unit, the consultant is expected to:

a. Coordinate MUSA Network monthly meetings and activities

b. Coordinate Post Pregnancy Contraception (AIPEO) Simulation Network

c. Supporting expansion of family planning training in priority countries focused in MFM

Specific products/deliverables expected

ACTIVITY: Coordinate the CLAP MUSA Network

Products/deliverables:

1. PRODUCT/DELIVERABLE: Due Date: 31 December 2025

Semiannual second half-of-the-year report of the monthly meetings of the CLAP MUSA NETWORK, evaluating the annual plan implemented.

2. PRODUCT/DELIVERABLE: Due Date: 31 December 2025

Final report on evolution of indicators, levels of compliance, quality databases, develop and evaluate the annual plan implemented. Report and monthly meetings. Draft publication in a peer-reviewed journal on the Evisip III strategy developed with the University of Toronto.

ACTIVITY: Coordinate AIPEO simulation centers

Products/deliverables:

3. PRODUCT/DELIVERABLE: Due Date: 31 October 2025

Partial report mid-of-the-year advances of the AIPEO activities with the network.

4. PRODUCT/DELIVERABLE. Due Date: 31 December 2025

Annual report of the actions developed by AIPEO simulation centers with focus in countries prioritized by MFM and acceleration of the reduction of maternal death.

ACTIVITY: Support the first year of implementation of the SSRR component of the MSD for Mothers

Products/deliverables:

5. PRODUCT/DELIVERABLE: Due Date: 31 October 2025

Partial mid-of-the-year evaluation report 

Product Description: Products: 3 and 5

Delivery date: 31-Oct-2025

Currency: USD

Amount: $5,800.00

Product Description: Products: 1, 2, and 4

Delivery date:  31-Dec-2025

Currency:USD

Amount: $5,800.00

Duration: 1ST September to 31 December 2025 (renewable based on performance and funds

available)

Band IPC: Banda B

Professional Levell: P3

Time: Part time- 50% of FTE – 20Hrs/week

Total contract Amount: $11,600.00

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to details.

• Strong motivation and organizational and management skills.

• Capable of being proactive when the situation requires.

• Advanced knowledge in the use of Excel and other data analytical tools, as well as

Power Point, SIP Plus and Word

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.

• Experience working in multicultural environments.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Professional experience: Required: At least 7 years of combined national and international experience in the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning with verifiable experience on planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, or related field.

Desired: teaching solid verifiable experience

Education: MD, Masters

Required: A bachelor’s degree in medicine, health, or social science, or in any other field related

to the functions of the post from a recognized university

Desired: OB-GYN , master’s degree in public health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, social

science, project management or any other field related to functions.

Languages:

Required: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English

Desired: Basic knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

Hiring is subject to the presentation of the following documentation:

• Certified Copy of Academic Diploma/ Certified Certificate(s)
• 3 Professional Letters of Reference including:

Full name of Reference, telephone number and address/email

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables.  Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract.  There is no commitment on either side.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.  Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO/WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.
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• PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel .
• PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• PAHO also promotes 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 abusive conduct.
• PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.  The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.
• PAHO/WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant.  The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO/WHO.

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