Consultant - VCPH Project Coordination and Management Officer
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Community Health -
Management
Objective of the Office/Department
This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Contractual Agreement: Non-Staff - International PAHO Consultant
Job Posting: January 17, 2026
Closing Date: January 28, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary
Location:
Off Site
Organization: HSS Health Systems and Services
Schedule: Full time
Purpose of Consultancy: Background
The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, support the transformation of national health systems to improve equity and resilience, strengthen primary health care, and address the relevant issues related to human resources as health systems move towards the achievement of Universal Health. Its work encompasses the following areas: integrated services delivery, strengthening of health systems governance and stewardship;
development of efficient and equitable financial mechanisms to ensure adequate public funding of the health system;
Human Resources for Health (HR);
Life Course (HL); the Virtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH), and Women s, Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health.
Description of Duties:
Unit Background
The Virtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH) of PAHO/WHO is the organization s leading platform for public health learning and capacity development across the Americas. The VCPH supports member states in strengthening their health work forces by providing competency-based training, facilitating learning communities, and coordinating a network of country nodes and collaborating centers. The VCPH promotes equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities and aligns regional capacity-building efforts with global initiatives, including the WHO Academy.
The VCPH operates under the governance of the Regional Coordination Group for the Governance of the VCPH (RCG/VCPH), which provides political and strategic guidance to establish priorities for its academic offerings. Consultancy objectives:
To coordinate and effectively manage the implementation of specific projects and the development of courses within the VCPH. The consultant will provide decision making support through comprehensive data analysis, and the administration of agreements, flexible funds, voluntary contributions, and the VCPH fund, to optimize resource allocation and ensure adherence to established timelines, quality standards, and internal regulations in pursuit of strategic objectives.
Additionally, the role seeks to foster a collaborative environment that strengthens communication across teams and supports the delivery of high impact results, contributing to the overall success of the Virtual Campus.
Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Virtual Campus for Public Health Chief, and under the general supervision of the HSS Program Management and Partnerships Specialist, the consultant is expected to:
- 1.1 Participate in institutional efforts for the strategic and operational planning of the VCPH as part of the HSS department, contributing to the development of the Strategic Plan, the Biennial Work Plan (BWP), and Semester Work Plans.
- 1.2 Work in close coordination and interaction with the VCPH team, the Planning, Budget and Evaluation (PBE) team, and the External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (ERP) team to ensure departmental alignment.
- 1.3 Coordinate the implementation of the BWP, Project Tracking System (PTS), and Products/Services (P/S), ensuring that project coordinators provide the information required to assess and report on expected results and achieve milestones.
- 1.4 Support the Unit Chief in performance monitoring and evaluation, including the preparation of Performance Monitoring and Assessment (PMA) reports, the development of indicators, and the definition of realistic targets.
- 1.5 Ensure that VCPH projects are executed according to established schedules, and that progress reports are submitted on time in compliance with donor agreements.
- 2.1 Provide operational management support for the regional coordination of the VCPH, including the design, negotiation, implementation, and reporting of technical cooperation projects and grants.
- 2.2 Support resource mobilization efforts and management-related matters specifically linked to the results-based management (RBM) framework.
- 2.3 Follow up on cooperation agreements and letters of agreement with academic institutions and service providers, ensuring compliance with deadlines and PAHO guidelines.
- 2.4 Serve as a liaison with staff in country offices and Regional offices involved in project execution to support planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
- 2.5 Support the review and evaluation of technical progress and the implementation of inter-programmatic and intersect oral activities.
- 3.1 Support the…
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