Advisor (Health Systems & Services) - WHO (Apply by: October 22, 2015)

Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/15/FT504 Title: Advisor, Health Systems and Services Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment Duration of contract:  Two years, first year probationary period.	Date: 25 September 2015 Application Deadline: 22 October 2015 (22 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Bogota, Colombia   Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) / AMCO Countries (AM_ACO) PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR/COL)/Health Systems and Services (HSS)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas: strengthening of health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial protection for progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centered, integrated health service delivery; promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.