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: July 31, 2023
Closing Date: August 16, 2023, 11:59 PM Bolivia Time
Primary Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Organization: HND Honduras
Schedule: Full time
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY
A PAHO Consultant may be engaged on a full-time or part-time basis for the purpose of performing a specific time-limited piece of work for PAHO in a technical advisory capacity or consultative capacity. Examples of the type of work for which a consultant contract should normally be issued are: analysis and advice on public health, medical, scientific or other health and related technical issues in countries, including the analysis of the national health situation, evaluation of national health programs, the establishment of local alliances and networks; direct technical assistance to address a particular health issue in countries ( including disease outbreaks, response to emergencies, specialized training, research, development of policies, norms and protocols, etc.
A national consultant is a locally-recruited national and / or a resident of the country where the work is to be performed. The work performed by a national consultant is local or national in scope and normally supports PAHO technical cooperation programs in the country. A national consultant will normally be hired for periods not exceeding a continuous duration of up to one ( 1 ) year, renewable, for the same tasks as described in the Terms of Reference, within the same work plan and / or project. Upon completion of a series of continuous or non-continuous contracts equaling 48 months maximum.
Pay Band B-Middle level is applicable cases where the work is at a level equivalent to work at the P.3 / P.4 levels. This pay band should be used for work that requires a number of years of first-hand technical experience in the subject matter area of work.. Hiring managers will be responsible for reviewing the consultant contract and for ensuring that: the services to be rendered match the criteria of the type of services to be provided by the consultant pursuant to the Consultant Policy; and that decisions on contracting and all other matters of substance are taken in accordance with policy provisions.
…Hiring managers will be responsible for reviewing the consultant contract and for ensuring that: the services to be rendered match the criteria of the type of services to be provided by the consultant pursuant to the Consultant Policy; and that decisions on contracting and all other matters of substance are taken in accordance with policy provisions…
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Under the technical direction of the Advisor in the area of Health Systems and Services ( HSS ), responsible for the project and in general for the Representative of PAHO / WHO in Honduras, the scope of the work is as follows: Detail the work to be done:
- Accompaniment to second level care teams in the organization process and/or reorganization of hospital services to improve bed management and functional articulation with health services of the first level of care through the implementation of the referral and response system. This involves coordinating meetings, support to the technical teams of the prioritized hospitals for the preparation of plans and their follow-up with those responsible for the process in the Department of the First Level of Care in articulation with the Second Level of Care, as well as the selected Health Regions.
- Support the development of the capacities of professionals to improve the productive management of health services and their costs. This implies coordination with the PAHO team in charge of the subject, to carry out training on the use of the PERC tool for hospital planning and management.
- Accompaniment in the implementation of the processes of digital transformation of hospital services, through operational coordination in prioritized hospitals of initiatives related to the use of telemedicine and other technological tools that favor access to specialized care and continuity of care in network.
- Coordinated and collaborative work should be encouraged with the managers of the first, second level, achieving alliances and management agreements for the continuous care of patients throughout the service network in prioritized regions.
- Participate in PAHO / WHO institutional planning and programming processes, contributing their experience and knowledge in strategic decision-making.
- Establish mechanisms for monitoring and monitoring joint activities with counterparts and technicians from the relevant areas, ensuring adequate coordination and communication.
- Participate in meetings at national and international level that are relevant to the achievement of agreed products and services, fostering collaboration and the exchange of good practices.
Work methodology
The work should be coordinated with the management teams of the Networks in the Departments and of the prioritized Hospitals, as well as the healthcare and operational teams of the different specialized care units.
- Consulting requires the insertion of the professional in the work context of an international technical cooperation organization specialized in health.
- It should be incorporated as part of a work team made up of interdisciplinary and inter-programmatic national and international professionals at various levels or areas of complexities: local, national, so your availability to travel internally is necessary.
- Coordinate with counterparts from the second level of care of SESAL to support and monitor the implementation process of the Hospital Management Model.
- If documentation, data and other related products are generated during the consultancy, these must be attached in Word, Exel, and / formats/or file extensions that can be used and / or modified.
Expected products or services
- Reports of coordination and planning activities for technical support to health professionals in charge of hospitals and prioritized networks for the organization of hospital services, assessment of RISS and improvement plans in prioritized hospitals.
- Report on the development of processes related to monitoring the implementation of the Reference and Response System.
- Progress report on the development of the process of improving the management, organization and planning of human, physical and financial resources through the productive management of health services.
- Progress report on the implementation of actions related to digital transformation in the comprehensive network, including Telemedicine.
- Report of capacity building activities developed with their respective lists of participants, photographic archives.
Competences
Skills: one. Writing and editing documents showing synthesis capacity. 2. Development of oral and / or written presentations and ability to transmit key messages. 3. Ability to innovate in the delivery processes of technical cooperation.
Attitudes:
to. Respect for the values and code of conduct of the Organization while maintaining ethical behavior. b. Good interpersonal relationships with proper conflict management. c. Efficient work management under pressure and on loads of activities with quality, responsibility and respect. d. Teamwork, intersectoral and inter programmatic. and. Availability to travel to the interior of the country. F. Management of situations in an ethical, confidential and behavioral change way. g. Adaptation to changes in institutional policies in administrative and technical aspects required for its technical cooperation. h. Emotion management for multidisciplinary team work, collaborative leadership, and performing shared tasks by empowering teamwork.
Personal relationships:one. Possess multidisciplinary team work skills within the Organization and with partners. 2. Maintain coordination relationships, permanent articulation with supervisors and other Representative personnel, and the PAHO / WHO office of the countries. 3. Internal permanent contacts with the officials of the Organization ( focal points within each area of Health Services, regional program, among others ) and frequent external with counterparts and other UN agencies and cooperation agencies, for information exchange, contact with staff from institutions, civil society, community-based structures, government entities at the national and territorial levels, and international organizations,therefore, it is important to ensure the disposition and assertiveness in interpersonal and organizational relationships, which implies: a low rate of interpersonal conflicts and compliance with labor provisions, respect for regular channels and lines of authority.
Skills / Knowledge Specialized Technicians
Skills in:
one. Experience in preparing reports and technical documents. 2. Organization and performance of assigned tasks according to prioritization and stipulated times. 3. Ability and character for work in multidisciplinary teams, including specialist doctors and hospital managers. 4. Assume leadership. Knowledge in: ( specific ) a ) Theoretical and practical knowledge of Hospital Management and Administration. b ) Knowledge of the Hospital Management Model.
Knowledge in:
a ) Theoretical and practical knowledge on Hospital Management and Administration.
b ) Knowledge of the Hospital Management Model.
Education
Essential:
- Professional in health sciences, health services administration, biomedical or related engineering with a master’s degree in Public Health, Hospital Management, Project Management or related.
- Demonstrable experience in project management at the hospital level, including planning, management or hospital administration
Experience
Essential:
to. Minimum experience of 5 years in public health, hospital administration and management and / or quality.
b. Having worked at least 3 years in some dependency of the public health administration.
Desirable: c. Knowledge in the implementation of projects related to Integrated Health Services Networks at the level of the second level of care. d. Database management and software for project management. and. Knowledge of PAHO’s productive management methodology.
Languages
Spanish language command spoken and written ( indispensable requirement ) Intermediate English ( desirable requirement )
Knowledge of computer systems
Ability in the use of computer systems and the use of programs such as; Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of other computer programs: PowerPoint, Microsoft, SharePoint or other operating systems will be an advantage.
Others:
- The consultancy is of limited duration ( initially until December 31, 2023 ).
- The consultancy is classified in Band B, with monthly fee rank of L53,708.00.
- The consultancy is only available to applicants with Honduran nationality or current work permit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultations 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 to 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 online profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV / PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidacy is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree ( s ) / diploma ( s ) s ( / certificate ) s <TAG1> 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 Center 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 workforce diversity.
- 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 wrongdoing 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 heir is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO / WHO.
