Grade:
NO-BSalary - Monthly (non-negotiable):
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - National Officer Non-postJob Posting:
June 16, 2026Closing Date:
July 8, 2026, 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard TimePrimary Location:
Brasilia, BrazilOrganization:
BRA-04(b) Medicamentos, tecnologias e pesquisas em saúdeSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Technical Officer, Access and Regulation of Health Technologies
Join us and help strengthen access to safe, effective, and affordable health technologies across the Region!
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a results-driven and service-oriented Technical Officer, Access and Regulation of Health Technologies to support countries in improving access to quality medicines and health technologies, strengthening regulatory systems, and advancing public health priorities.
Under the general supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Medicines, Health Technologies and Research (IMT), the selected candidate will:
• Provide technical support for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of technical cooperation projects and programs with national authorities and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strengthening regulatory frameworks for medicines, vaccines, and health technologies in alignment with international standards.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and strategies to improve access to and the rational use of medicines and health technologies.
• Promote intersectoral collaboration and support national initiatives across different levels of the health system.
• Support resource mobilization, planning, reporting, and knowledge management activities.
• Collaborate with partners to advance innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical cooperation efforts.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
What is required for this position?
Education
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree in public health or in any other health science would be an asset.
Experience
Essential: Five years of national experience in the area of Regulation, Medicines and Health Technologies, or any other related health field, including technical cooperation in institutions concerned with public health management or evaluation of medicines and health technologies.
Desirable: Experience in technical cooperation with international organizations and programs would be an asset.
Languages
Very good knowledge of Portuguese with working knowledge of English and Spanish. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets, and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
Competencies and Skills
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
• Strong knowledge of medicines and health technologies, including principles, practices, and recent developments.
• Technical expertise in medicines regulation and health technologies, with ability to provide guidance and support.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate technical cooperation actions and programs.
• Skills in formulating and assessing technical cooperation interventions and program evaluation criteria.
• Ability to support the development, implementation, and analysis of programs, including budget planning and monitoring.
• Capacity to integrate technical and administrative inputs into decision-making processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments in complex environments.
• Strong professional oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
This is an initial 6-month assignment, with possibility of extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
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.