Description

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) with its Headquarters in Washington, D.C, U.S.A, is an international public health agency with over 120 years of experience in working to improve the health and living standards of the countries of the Americas.  PAHO is searching for:

Health and Well-Being Specialist

The position is part of the Talent Management and Well-Being team, which ensures the timely and accurate management of PAHO’s workforce remunerations, entitlements, and benefits, and provides evidence-based, risk-informed occupational health and staff well-being services across the Organization.

The incumbent contributes to the design, delivery, management, and monitoring of cost-effective occupational and mental health initiatives, including clinical and preventive health services, and fosters partnerships with external providers and key stakeholders, positioning PAHO as a leader in workforce occupational health and well-being.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or certification as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) such as a Nurse Practitioner (Family Practice), or a Bachelor of Medicine, from a recognized institution. A valid license to practice in the District of Columbia (DC) is required. Candidates with valid license to practice in the USA will be considered. Appointment is subject to confirmation of valid license to practice in DC.
• Seven years of combined national and international experience in delivering occupational health services in clinical, corporate, governmental, or intergovernmental environments.
• Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

 
Salary range: US$111,139.93 to US$124,635.33, net of income taxes.  PAHO/WHO’s compensation package includes dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, assignment grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.

Qualified candidates are invited to complete a personal history form online at www.paho.org  (Welcome/Employment/Access to vacancy list for external candidates), look for Health and Well-Being Specialist – Req-05186 by 22 February 2026.

Direct link:    https://paho.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/pahocareers/job/Washington-DC/Health-and-Well-Being-Specialist_Req-05186