Advisor, Mental Health
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 countries in strengthening mental health systems and services, advancing suicide prevention initiatives, and promoting evidence-based policies and programs that improve mental health and well-being throughout the Region.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and strategic advice for mental health and suicide prevention programs. Support Member States in developing and implementing mental health policies, plans, legislation, services, and interventions. Strengthen national mental health systems and services, emphasizing primary health care and community-based approaches. Promote the development of mental health information systems, suicide surveillance, monitoring tools, and reporting mechanisms. Foster partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders. Mobilize resources for national and regional initiatives. Represent the Organization in technical meetings and interagency initiatives.
Work Experience
Nine years of combined national and international experience in the planning and management of mental health services and programs, including mental health formulation and implementation and reorganization of mental health services.
Skills
Technical expertise in mental health and suicide prevention programs. Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating mental health services and public health interventions. Strong analytical skills. Knowledge and skills in project planning, management, evaluation, resource mobilization, and grant management. Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, diplomacy, and communication skills. Expert knowledge of global mental health initiatives and partnerships. Ability to influence and promote national and regional mental health strategies and programs. Strong professional oral and written communication skills, including report writing and technical presentations. Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets, presentations, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems.