Advisor Primary Health Care Policy, Planning and Evaluation

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Advisor Primary Health Care Policy Planning and Evaluation

Join us and be the driving force behind stronger primary health care systems in PAHO

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a highly motivated and technically strong professional to serve as Advisor Primary Health Care Policy Planning and Evaluation supporting Member States in strengthening health systems based on Primary Health Care (PHC) and advancing universal health coverage.

The position is located within the Department of Health Systems and Services (HSS) and contributes to the Organizations technical cooperation through policy analysis planning monitoring and evaluation of PHCbased health systems.

Under the general supervision of the Director Health Systems and Services (HSS) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief Primary Health Care and Integrated Services Delivery (HSS/PH) the selected candidate will:

Provide technical guidance for policy analysis and research to inform the development of PHC policies and strategies aligned with national and international priorities.
Design and support monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of PHC policies and programs.
Support the application of the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) approach to strengthen governance within PHCbased health systems.
Generate and analyze evidence related to health financing economics and health systems performance to advance universal health.
Support capacitybuilding initiatives in PHC policy planning implementation and evaluation.
Develop technical documents training materials and reports and disseminate best practices and lessons learned.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Member States partners and academic institutions to advance PHCrelated initiatives.

For a complete list of functions please see the post description.

What is required for this position

Education

A bachelors degree in a health or social science information management or field related to post and a masters degree in health management policy evaluation or public health from a recognized institution.

Experience

Nine years of combined national and international experience working in health systems and services Primary Health Care public health governance monitoring and evaluation policy analysis and/or program evaluation.

Languages

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language.

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. Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite is required. Additionally experience in data analysis using quantitative and qualitative software such as Stata and NVivo is highly valued.

Competencies and Skills

For a complete list of competencies and skills please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:
Expert knowledge of primary health care systems health services and health systems performance.
Strong analytical skills in policy analysis monitoring and evaluation and health systems research.
Ability to design and apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis methodologies.
Experience analyzing health financing equity and access to health services.
Ability to prepare highquality technical reports policy briefs and presentations.
Strong collaboration and partnershipbuilding skills in multicultural and international environments.
Effective oral and written communication skills for technical and policy audiences.

Duration of Contract

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: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

- College Navigator found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics to support the validation process.

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