Grade:
P-4
Salary - Annually:
Step I - 86,027.00 USD
Post Adjustment - Annually:
46,970.74 USD
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional Post
Job Posting:
August 11, 2026
Closing Date:
September 2, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary Location:
Washington, D.C.
Organization:
HSS Health Systems and Services
Schedule:
Full time
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
ADVISOR, NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND ALLIED HEALTH PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
Join PAHO/WHO in advancing health workforce development across the Americas. This role provides leadership and technical cooperation to strengthen nursing, midwifery, and allied health personnel, supporting resilient, people-centered health systems and Universal Health.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Human Resources for Health (HSS/HR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties:
- Design and implement technical cooperation strategies to strengthen human resources for health policies, plans, and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on nursing, midwifery, and allied health personnel.
- Promote and coordinate initiatives that support nursing, midwifery, and allied health education, continuing professional development, interprofessional education, and collaborative practice.
- Lead efforts to expand and strengthen the role of nurses and allied health personnel within health systems through innovative approaches and supportive regulatory environments.
- Conduct workforce studies, strengthen information systems, and produce analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and effective health workforce planning.
- Foster partnerships and collaboration with academic institutions, professional associations, international organizations, financing institutions, and collaborating centers to advance workforce development.
- Lead program planning, implementation, resource mobilization, monitoring, and evaluation activities, working closely with country offices and technical counterparts across the Organization.
For a complete list of functions, post description.
EDUCATION
Essential: A university degree in one of the health sciences and a master's degree in public health or a health science related to the functions of the post from a recognized institution.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in the development of health, nursing, midwifery, and allied health personnel with responsibility for service delivery, developing policies, guidelines, educational programs, and plans to be implemented by health authorities, local governments and educational institutions.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
IT SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
For a complete list of competencies and skills, post description.
The skills required are:
- Strong expertise in human resources for health development, planning, policy formulation, regulation, and workforce management.
- In-depth knowledge of nursing, midwifery, allied health personnel, and health systems and services.
- Strategic thinking and planning skills, including workforce planning, stakeholder analysis, and health system performance assessment.
- Ability to develop and evaluate technical cooperation interventions, programs, and projects.
- Expertise in health education, lifelong learning, continuing education, professional development, and quality improvement.
- Strong leadership, partnership-building, negotiation, and networking skills.
- Ability to utilize information and communication technologies and promote innovative digital approaches.
- Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills, including the preparation of reports, presentations, and technical documents.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
DURATION OF CONTRACT
One year. Post of limited duration. First year probationary period.
DISCLAIMER
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.
- All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.
- Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:
- World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org
- College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov to support the validation process.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
PAHO/WHO is committed to:
- PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.
- Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: pahorecruitment@paho.org
- Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
- Promoting 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 misconduct.
- Providing a smoke-free environment.
- Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
