Remote PAHO Consultant - "Pocketbook Society Guidelines-Aging" bei Pan American Health Organization

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:

July 10, 2025

Closing Date:

July 21, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

HSS Health Systems and Services

Schedule:

Part time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

Aligning health services to the needs of older persons and promoting healthy aging based on the definition proposed by the World Report on Aging and Health (2015) has been a work priority of the Pan American Health Organization. Offering person-centered, integrated care and primary health services that respond to the needs of older people is one of the areas of action proposed for the Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030 and is fundamental to improving the lives of older people, their families and the communities where they live. The purpose of this consultancy is to support the development of a pocketbook for primary care in older people which is part of the integrated care for older people strategy with a life course approach.
Background
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 Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health.
The Healthy Life Course Unit uses an integrated approach to address the health needs of the population of the Region of the Americas. The life-course approach is based on a model that suggests that health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities depend on the interaction of various protective and risk factors throughout life. The vision of health in trajectory can optimize health outcomes. Targeted and timely interventions at every stage of life within and beyond the health sector are crucial to build health and address population needs, at the same time that risks in critical periods are minimized. The healthy life course unit responds to child, adolescent and older adults’ health; as well as oral, visual and hearing health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Healthy Aging Advisor of the Healthy Life Course Unit, and under the general supervision of the Unit Chief, the consultant is expected      to:

Review recommendations and guidelines from professional societies on the topics listed below proposed to be part of the pocketbook of primary care for older people (sessions of geriatric syndromes and older people with chronic diseases).

Geriatric syndromes

• Polypharmacy and the do’s and don’ts of deprescription
• Multimorbidity
• Frailty/sarcopenia and dependency prevention
• Malnutrition (undernourishment, obesity)
• Urinary incontinence
• Fecal incontinence
• Falls

Person-centered management of diseases

• Older person with diabetes
• Older person with hypertension
• Older person with dementia
• Older person with depression
• Older person with osteoporosis
• Older person with fracture
• Older person with COPD
• Older person with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure
• Older person with arthritis
• Older person with cancer
• Older person with prostate problems
• Older person with upper and lower respiratory tract infections
• Older person with UTI
• Older person with zoster
• Older person with heart failure
• Older person with stroke
• Older person with atrial fibrillation
• Older person with acute coronary syndrome

Develop a database of documents with the guidelines and recommendations found Include relevant information from the guidelines in each topic in the forms/template provided that will serve as the basis for the content development of the pocketbook Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Specific products/deliverables expected

Database of professional societies guidelines/recommendations on the topics of the pocketbook proposed on geriatric syndromes and older people with chronic diseases. Pocketbook chapter templates filled out with the content

roducts/deliverables:

• Database of professional societies guidelines/recommendations on the topics of the pocketbook proposed. Due Date:  30/09/2025
• Pocketbook chapter templates filled out with the content. Due Date:  15/12/2025

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 internet search tools, shared drives, and Power Point, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Experience working in multicultural environments.

Duration: 4 August to 31 December 2025-(5 months)

IPC Band: Band B

Time Type: Part time- 80% of FTE -32 Hrs/week

Pay Rate by product:

Deliverable 1: 30/09/2025 - $8,000

Deliverable 2: 15/12/2025- $14,500

Professional experience:

Required: At least 9 years of combined national and international experience in the fields of healthy aging, geriatric care, integrated care, public health, or related field.

Desired: Knowledge of ICOPE approach and other strategies related to care for older people.  

Education:

Required: A bachelor’s degree in health studies, or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university

Desired: Master’s degree or other specialization focused on geriatrics, public health, gerontology, or any other field related to functions.

Languages:

Required: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English

Desired: Basic knowledge of Portuguese and French are 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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