Job Description

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff - National PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

March 27, 2026

Closing Date:

April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM Central Standard Time

Primary Location:

Belize City, Belize

Organization:

BLZ Belize

Schedule:

Part time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

Pay Band A-Junior level covers junior level consultants at a level equivalent to the P.1 and P.2 levels for tasks that require professional level skills but not necessarily extensive practical experience.

OF DUTIES:

Background:

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) received designated funding from the World Diabetes Foundation for the implementation of a project titled “Integrating Diabetes Care into Primary Health Care”. The project focuses on strengthening efficiency of primary health care through comprehensive integration of NCDs interventions at the community level in Belize and Panama. The main interventions of this project focus on strengthening the delivery of quality care for diabetes, enhanced knowledge of self-management for patients, families and communities; and the strengthening of technical capacities to reduce intergenerational transmission of diabetes. The operational plan will include the development and implementation of clinical tools for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of complications; competency-based training programmes, development and implementation of educational guidelines; a sequence of meetings, workshops, and case studies in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

This consultancy aims to strengthen coordination at the country office of Belize and support the implementation of the activities in the second year of the project.

Scope of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, but working closely with the Advisor, Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, the Consultant will perform the following tasks including but not limited to:

Tasks:

1.Successfully complete all mandatory courses and training sessions as well as read crucial bibliography specified by the PAHO/WHO Regional Diabetes Team and attend all follow-up meetings as requested.

2.Review and update the status of diabetes care and the outcome indicators at country level.

3.Manage and coordinate the organization of collaborative meetings with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and other key stakeholders to monitor the process of project implementation. A minimum of one meeting per month is expected to be conducted.

4.Support the development and/ or adaptation of technical resources (clinical pathways etc.) to strengthen the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of type 2 diabetes in collaboration with the regional diabetes team and national counterparts.

5.Support the coordination of the translation and publication of the technical products developed within the framework of this project.

6.Collaborate, where necessary, with the country and regional diabetes teams to organize and coordinate training activities for primary health care teams for the roll-out of technical resources to improve the quality of diabetes care within the framework of this project.

7.Conduct visits to primary health care sites to monitor the roll-out of technical tools at the primary health care level. A minimum of 4 site visits annually is expected to be conducted.

8. Organize and facilitate three training workshops for the country in coordination with the PAHO/WHO regional diabetes team, to train healthcare providers on the clinical management of diabetes, diabetes foot care and management of gestational diabetes. A minimum of two workshops will be conducted annually.

9.Collaborate with the country and regional teams for the development of case studies and project reports in keeping with the project reporting cycle (monthly and semi-annual reports).

10.Encourage participation at the country level in the virtual courses on comprehensive care for type 2 diabetes published on the PAHO Virtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH).

11.Support the organization and coordination of all activities related to implementing this project (webinars, meetings, site visits, etc.).

12.Assist in the development of dissemination materials related to the project.

13.Any other-related duties, as assigned by the PAHO/WHO Representative

Deliverables:

The Consultant will submit the following deliverables:

1.Periodic reports on the achievement of tasks outlined in the scope of work.

2. Workplan outlining the schedule of planned activities, objectives and expected outcomes of same.

3.Updated report on the implementation status of project indicators.

4.Concept notes and agendas for the in-country mission, technical workshops and community engagement sessions to be conducted.

5.Process report on development and adaptation of technical tools and resources (clinical pathways etc.) developed within the framework of the project

6.Training plans and report on training workshops conducted for healthcare workers, diabetes educators and other professionals.

7.Performance report on the in-country participation in the diabetes virtual course on the PAHO Virtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH).

8.Periodic report on stakeholder meetings, multi country virtual meetings, site visits to primary health care centers and other related activities conducted.

9.Case studies documenting experience in project implementation.

10.Monthly, Semiannual and Annual project reports in keeping with the project reporting cycle

Professional and Academic Requirements:

a. Qualification:

•A Bachelor of Science Degree in health or science-related field from a recognized university. A master’s degree in public health will be an asset.

b. Experience:

•At least three years’ experience in management and coordination of programmes to address Noncommunicable disease (NCDs) and risk factors including diabetes care.

•Practical experience in programme planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.

•Relevant work experience in PAHO/WHO, or other UN agencies, international institutions, or international NGOs would be an asset.

•Experience in management and coordination of health projects.

•Excellent command of English (Read ‐ Write ‐ Speak).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract. There is no commitment on either side.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/ PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO/WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.
• For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
• PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel
• PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.
• PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.
• PAHO/WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO/WHO.