Sobre este puesto de Health and Well-Being Specialist en Pan American Health Organization
Grade:
P-3Salary - Annually:
Post Adjustment - Annually:
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional PostJob Posting:
September 10, 2026Closing Date:
October 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
HRM Human Resources ManagementSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Health and Well-Being Specialist
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and evaluate high-impact occupational health, mental health, and well-being initiatives that promote a healthy and supportive workplace culture.
- Coordinate clinical and preventive health services, including primary nursing care, first aid, vaccination programs, and occupational health surveillance activities.
- Lead wellness, resilience, and healthy lifestyle programs while supporting staff health, safety, and well-being needs.
- Monitor and analyze workforce health data, identify trends and risks, and leverage data insights and AI-enabled tools to inform decision-making and improve services.
- Support policy development, health-related entitlements administration, compliance activities, and the management of confidential health information.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, health providers, and stakeholders to strengthen occupational health services and coordinate care when required.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
IT SKILLS
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles, emergency care, occupational health practices, and protocols.
- Ability to design and implement health promotion, awareness, and preventive health initiatives.
- Capacity to collect, interpret, analyze, and visualize health-related data to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills.
- High level of discretion, tact, and confidentiality when handling sensitive health information.
- Ability to provide first aid and stabilize patients until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives.
- Knowledge of occupational and travel health challenges affecting personnel during duty travel or deployment.
- Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI-enabled systems that support occupational and preventive health programs.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt, manage priorities, and deliver quality results in a changing environment.
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: [email protected]
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.
