Grade:
NO-BSalary - Monthly (non-negotiable):
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - National Officer Non-postJob Posting:
March 12, 2026Closing Date:
March 27, 2026, 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard TimePrimary Location:
Brasilia, BrazilOrganization:
BRA-04(a) Sistemas e serviços de saúdeSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Join us and contribute to strengthening universal health coverage and health systems in Brazil
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a committed and results-oriented Technical Officer in SUS Network Management and Its Economic Aspects to support technical cooperation with Brazil in strengthening health systems, health economics, and people-centered integrated health care networks based on primary health care strategies.
Under the general supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Health Systems and Services (HSS), the selected candidate will:
• Provide technical support in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health plans, programs, and projects at federal, state, and municipal levels.
• Support national authorities in improving access to and quality of health services, with emphasis on vulnerable populations and intercultural diversity.
• Provide technical cooperation in the analysis of health systems and services within the framework of the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).
• Collaborate with technical and administrative teams in the implementation and monitoring of Biennial Work Plan (BWP) results and technical cooperation instruments.
• Contribute to knowledge management, health economics, financing, and resource mobilization initiatives to strengthen PAHO’s technical leadership.
• Promote horizontal, south-south, and triangular cooperation and support the dissemination of best practices and innovations in health systems and services.
For a complete list of functions, please refer to the post description.
Education
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in health economics, health-related sciences, management or social sciences; or a field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.
Desirable: Postgraduate studies in topics related to public health, health economics, social sciences, international relations, public administration, health management.
Experience
Essential: Five years of national experience in the area of health economics, health systems, including technical cooperation in institutions concerned with public health management or evaluation of health systems and services.
Desirable: Experience in international technical cooperation in institutions concerned with health financing and economics, monitoring and evaluation of health systems and services.
Languages
Fluency in Portuguese with a working knowledge of English or Spanish.
IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations. Ability to utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams and electronic sources in research activities. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, SharePoint and Project would be an asset.
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
• Technical expertise in health systems and services, including health economics and financing.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate technical cooperation programs and projects.
• Knowledge of public health management and universal health coverage strategies.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing health systems performance and models of care.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments in a complex environment.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with national authorities, partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
This is an initial 6-month assignment, with possibility of extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
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.