PAHO Consultant - "Better Care Consultant"
Organizational Context
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Job Purpose
The consultant will work under the direction of the DII coordinator and Director of the Department of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) and Mental Health, in close collaboration with strategic line coordinators and members of the interprogrammatic team developing the Better Care for NCDs initiative. The consultant will produce deliverables for training in integrating NCDs into primary health care (PHC) for Better Care for NCDs. The consultancy will require interaction with relevant PAHO staff from regional and country offices, as well as stakeholders involved in the PAHO Better Care for NCDs initiative.
Responsibilities
Assist ministries of health in Latin America in implementing the Better Care for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) Implementation Guide, beginning with a needs assessment and development of an implementation plan to improve NCD management in PHC. Support countries in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of plans and roadmaps for Better Care for NCDs. Coordinate and collaborate with relevant PAHO staff within and outside of the NCD Department on the various strategies to implement Better Care for NCDs. Support development of specific NCD management guidance documents and communication materials.
Work Experience
7-9 years of relevant experience working in Primary Health Care systems; significant experience in implementing policy and plans for NCD management in the healthcare system at the national level; experience in public health technical cooperation working with a regional or international public health agency.
Skills
Competency in developing training courses or programs related to NCDs; proven experience in coordinating and/or establishing NCD programs; experience in conducting technical work with Ministries of Health.