Institution Background
PAHO is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO has 35 Member States and four Associate Members in the region. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations.
Internal Audit function
The mission of the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) is to advise the Pan American Sanitary Bureau (PASB) on the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of administrative and operational matters in order to facilitate the achievement of the Organization’s objectives. In particular, OIA provides independent views and advice on whether risk-mitigating internal controls are adequately designed and functioning effectively. OIA’s work covers all operational and institutional functions in PASB.
OIA undertakes internal audits and advisory assignments. It also provides ad hoc advice on emerging risks to the Director of PASB and to other senior officials, and participates as an observer in PASB's internal committees and working groups. Through these activities, OIA provides timely advice to PASB and encourages knowledge sharing and the identification of emerging risks.