Empleo

Bienvenido a las Oportunidades de Carrera en OPS

Una noble y orgullosa historia

La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) fue fundada en 1902 y es la agencia de salud internacional más antigua que trabaja para mejorar la salud y el bienestar de la gente en las Américas. La misión de OPS es dar cooperación técnica y asesoría a sus Estados Miembros y otros socios con el fin de promover la equidad en salud, combatir la enfermedad y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas en las Américas. La Organización está comprometida a dar cooperación técnica y liderazgo del más alto nivel a los Estados Miembros de OPS mientras persigue su propósito de Salud Para Todos. También sirve como la Oficina Regional para las Américas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).

Recursos Humanos

In order to carry out its mission to strengthen national and local health systems, PAHO is continuously striving to enhance its human capital. The Organization invites applications from persons who meet not only the technical qualifications required for each position, but also have the ability to perform in a multicultural environment and share the Organization's values of excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Requirements and Qualifications

The nature of PAHO's work dictates a preference for candidates who are fluent in both in English and Spanish. Other official languages of the Organization are French and Portuguese. All professional positions require a university degree and, for more senior positions, a graduate or post-graduate degree from an accredited college or university.

Support personnel need a high school diploma and, ideally, post-secondary training in a field of work relevant to the position. Vacancies for administrative/support positions in Washington, D.C. must be filled by local candidates, i.e. candidates residing within the Washington Metropolitan Area (Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia) and who are legally allowed to work in the United States.

Employment Conditions

A career with PAHO promises the staff member a competitive pay and benefits package. Conditions of employment in the Organization conform to those established by the International Civil Service Commission for employment in the United Nations and its specialized agencies. Benefits include 30 working days paid annual leave, comprehensive health insurance coverage and participation in the United Nations Pension Fund. The conditions of employment, while not governed by national laws, promote gender equality, flexible work schedules (for many positions) and a supportive work environment.

Recruitment at PAHO

PAHO makes special efforts to recruit qualified women into its professional ranks. Women are represented at all levels of the organization, from its Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to 28 country offices and eight centers. The Organization also aims to achieve a broad representation of nationals from Member States and other countries. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis with the objective of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity.