Advisor, Supply Chain Intelligence and Strategic Initiatives

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 support the modernization and strengthening of health technology supply chain systems through the PAHO Regional Revolving Funds (RRF), acting as a driving force behind strengthening public health supply chains across the Americas.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of integrated supply chain management (SCM) strengthening roadmaps and barrier-to-access diagnostics. Coordinate cross-departmental processes and digital integration efforts. Analyze national information ecosystems and contribute to regional data interoperability and visibility frameworks. Establish data standards, reporting protocols, dashboards, and intelligence products. Promote institutional learning through knowledge-sharing initiatives, communities of practice, case studies, and advocacy efforts.

Work Experience

Nine years of combined national and international experience in public health supply chain management functions (Pharma, biotech, health commodities), with significant exposure to supply chain strategy, development/implementation, or supply chain operations, including logistics management information systems.

Skills

Expertise in integrated supply chain systems strengthening, including governance, planning, procurement alignment, and performance management. Strong knowledge of public health supply chain management, logistics management information systems, forecasting, demand planning, and health technology management. Strategic thinking and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience in digital health, data standards, interoperability, master data governance, analytics, and performance intelligence. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in complex environments. Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and organizational management. Managerial skills for developing, implementing, and evaluating technical cooperation programs. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to coordinate across programs, institutions, and stakeholders. Ability to translate strategic and operational improvements into practical guidance.

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