Health and Well-Being Specialist

Washington, D.C.·Posted today

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Full job description

Grade:

P-3

Salary - Annually:

Step I - 71,335.00 USD

Post Adjustment - Annually:

38,948.91 USD

Contractual Agreement:

Staff - Professional Post

Job Posting:

September 10, 2026

Closing Date:

October 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Washington, D.C.

Organization:

HRM Human Resources Management

Schedule:

Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Health and Well-Being Specialist

Help shape a healthier, safer, and more resilient workplace across PAHO. This role contributes to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of occupational health, mental health, and staff well-being initiatives, supporting the Organization’s commitment to employee health and organizational excellence.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Advisor, Talent Management and Well-Being, and the general supervision of the Director, Human Resources Management (HRM), the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to the following assigned duties, working in accordance with established occupational health protocols and guided by recognized medical standards and procedures.

Develop, implement, and evaluate high-impact occupational health, mental health, and well-being initiatives that promote a healthy and supportive workplace culture.
Coordinate clinical and preventive health services, including primary nursing care, first aid, vaccination programs, and occupational health surveillance activities.
Lead wellness, resilience, and healthy lifestyle programs while supporting staff health, safety, and well-being needs.
Monitor and analyze workforce health data, identify trends and risks, and leverage data insights and AI-enabled tools to inform decision-making and improve services.
Support policy development, health-related entitlements administration, compliance activities, and the management of confidential health information.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, health providers, and stakeholders to strengthen occupational health services and coordinate care when required.

For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.

EDUCATION

Essential: 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 is required.

EXPERIENCE

Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience in delivering occupational health services in a clinical, corporate, governmental or intergovernmental environment.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, One Drive, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. Knowledge of electronic medical records and ERP systems would be an asset.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:

Strong knowledge of nursing principles, emergency care, occupational health practices, and protocols.
Ability to design and implement health promotion, awareness, and preventive health initiatives.
Capacity to collect, interpret, analyze, and visualize health-related data to support evidence-based decision-making.
Strong professional oral and written communication skills.
High level of discretion, tact, and confidentiality when handling sensitive health information.
Ability to provide first aid and stabilize patients until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives.
Knowledge of occupational and travel health challenges affecting personnel during duty travel or deployment.
Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI-enabled systems that support occupational and preventive health programs.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt, manage priorities, and deliver quality results in a changing environment.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

One year post of limited duration. First year probationary period.

DISCLAIMER

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.
All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.
Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

- World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/

- Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org

- College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov to support the validation process.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

PAHO/WHO is committed to:

PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: pahorecruitment@paho.org
Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
Promoting 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 misconduct.
Providing a smoke-free environment.
Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.