Health and Well-Being Specialist

Pan American Health Organization • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Seven years of combined national and international experience in delivering occupational health services in a clinical, corporate, governmental or intergovernmental environment.
• Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, One Drive, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records and ERP systems would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process.
• Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.
• Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior.
• Providing a smoke-free environment.
• Protecting the people in the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level