Advisor, Regional Revolving Funds

Organizational Context

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Job Purpose

To strengthen access to vaccines, medicines, and strategic public health supplies across the Americas by supporting Member States in improving equitable access through PAHO's Regional Revolving Funds.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement country work plans in coordination with PAHO country offices and technical units to address barriers to access to health supplies through the Regional Revolving Funds (RRF). Advise national authorities on RRF processes, procedures, and utilization, and monitor technical cooperation progress. Provide technical support on demand planning, forecasting, and consolidation, and advise on the selection of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and other strategic health supplies. Oversee and facilitate procurement processes through the RRF, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, documentation, delivery, and payment requirements. Support supply chain management initiatives, including cold chain strengthening, stock monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies. Promote and support the use of PAHO digital platforms and tools related to the RRF to enhance decision-making and efficiency. Monitor performance indicators and proactively identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of RRF operations.

Work Experience

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international relevant working and research experience in areas such as health products forecasting analysis, health economics or policy analysis, health supply chains, or health systems management. Desirable: Experience in managing end-to-end health supply chains. Prior work experience in the Americas and with international organizations would be an asset.

Skills

Strong public health and strategic thinking skills with sound analytical and conceptual capacity. Expertise in public health supply chain management, logistics, and forecasting methodologies. Ability to analyze complex technical and policy issues and provide well-founded recommendations. Strong planning, coordination, and operational skills in complex and dynamic environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing institutional needs. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of high-level technical documents. Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with national authorities and internal and external stakeholders.

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