Advisor, Health Promotion

Washington, D.C.

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

Req-05426

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:

March 24, 2026

Closing Date:

April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Washington, D.C.

Organization:

DHE Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity

Schedule:

Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Advisor, Health Promotion

• Join us and help advance health promotion and well‑being across the Region of the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly qualified and results‑driven Advisor, Health Promotion to provide strategic, technical and programmatic leadership in advancing health promotion, addressing social and environmental determinants of health, and strengthening intersectoral action to improve health and well‑being in the Region of the Americas.

Under the general supervision of the Director, Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Health Promotion and Social Determinants (DHE/HP), the selected candidate will:

• Provide technical, strategic and programmatic advice and direct technical cooperation for the implementation of the PAHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Health Promotion in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Support Member States in the design, implementation and evaluation of healthy public policies and initiatives, strengthening social participation and intersectoral action.
• Promote community health, civil society engagement, and participatory approaches to improve well‑being and quality of life.
• Support the development and strengthening of information, surveillance and evidence‑based systems related to health promotion and social determinants of health.
• Coordinate the collection, analysis and dissemination of technical and scientific information, including technical reports, position papers and guidance documents.
• Represent the Organization in technical meetings, seminars, congresses and academic events related to health promotion.

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

What is required for this position?

Education

A university degree in a health, social or behavioral science and a master’s degree in public health, international health, health promotion, community health and/or development and health policy, or any field related to the functions of the post, from an accredited institution.

Experience

Nine years of combined national and international technical and managerial experience in developing and implementing health promotion strategies and policies at national, sub-national and local level.

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.

Competencies and Skills

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

The skills required are:
• Excellent knowledge of health promotion theory and practice, including social determinants of health and equity.
• Ability to provide strategic and technical advice on health promotion policies, strategies and programs.
• Strong experience in intersectoral collaboration, community participation and civil society engagement.
• Project and program management skills, including planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Research and analytical skills using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and policy documents.
• Leadership, advocacy and partnership‑building skills in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

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: 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.