Senior Advisor, Initiative Integrating NCDs into Primary Health Care

Overview

Grade: P-5

Salary - Annually: Step I -  USD

Post Adjustment - Annually: 54,986.95 USD

Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post

Job Posting: February 4, 2026

Closing Date: March 4, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Organization: NMH Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health

Schedule: Full time

Senior Advisor, Initiative on Integrating NCDs into Primary Health Care

• Join us and help drive the transformation of primary health care for NCDs across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a strategic, visionary, and committed Senior Advisor to lead the Organization’s priority initiative on Accelerating the Integration of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) into Primary Health Care (PHC).

As a pivotal leader within the Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH), the selected candidate will:

• Provide strategic, policy, and technical guidance for the development and implementation of the Regional Initiative on integrating NCDs into PHC.
• Coordinate with Unit Chiefs, technical teams, PAHO Country Offices, and partners to scale up NCD interventions across Member States.
• Lead high-level collaboration with WHO, UN agencies, professional associations, academia, NGOs, and other stakeholders to advance evidence‑based NCD approaches.
• Strengthen capacities of primary health care providers through training, guidelines, clinical pathways, and virtual learning platforms.
• Oversee monitoring, reporting, and data analysis tied to NCD access, treatment, medicines, and technologies in the Region.
• Represent PAHO in national, regional, and international fora, supporting advocacy, communication, partnerships, and resource mobilization.

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

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a health science and a master’s degree in public health or other discipline related to the functions of the post from an accredited institution.

Experience

Thirteen years of combined national and international experience working in the area of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and health systems and services, of which at least 5 years of work experience is directly in NCD management.

Languages

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

IT Skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, One Drive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential. Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize data analysis programs such as Epi Info.

Competencies and Skills

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

The skills required are:

• Expertise in public health and noncommunicable diseases, including primary health care interventions for NCDs.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage complex public health programs requiring interprogrammatic collaboration.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and high-level negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and foster an empowering and motivating environment.
• Ability to analyze health systems, monitor performance, and guide decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage confidential information with tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.

Post of limited duration of one year. First-year probationary period

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

• All applicants are required to complete an online 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…