Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Onsite
Grade:
P-3Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable):
Post Adjustment - Monthly:
3,245.74 USDContractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional Non-postJob Posting:
May 21, 2026Closing Date:
June 4, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
CDE Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control, and EliminationSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Technical Officer, Strategic Information (Communicable Diseases)
Join us and be the driving force behind strengthening strategic information and data-driven decision-making at PAHO.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking an energetic, results-driven and service-oriented Technical Officer, Strategic Information (Communicable Diseases) to support the development and strengthening of strategic information systems and promote the use of data to advance disease prevention, control, and elimination across the Region.
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination Department (CDE), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, CDE/HT, the selected candidate will:
• Provide technical support for the management of strategic information on HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis, including data review, validation, and synthesis.
• Analyze epidemiological and service delivery data and produce situation analyses to inform programmatic decisions.
• Support the development of reports, dashboards, and data products at regional and country levels.
• Develop and implement technical cooperation activities to strengthen surveillance, monitoring, and use of data for national planning.
• Provide technical assistance to countries to strengthen information systems and monitoring frameworks.
• Promote collaboration and integration of strategic information across programs and partners.
• Contribute to planning, reporting, and resource mobilization efforts, including work plans and technical documents.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
What is required for this position?
Education
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in health science related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree in public health from an accredited university would be an asset.
Experience
Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience working in infectious diseases epidemiology and public health, with practical experience in surveillance and monitoring of prevention, diagnosis, treatment of HIV/STI and related conditions.
Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French would be an asset.
IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, Power BI, Tableau, 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:
• Sound knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology and public health interventions, including HIV/STIs, TB, and viral hepatitis.
• Expertise in epidemiological analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of public health programs.
• Strong skills in data analysis, visualization, and dashboard development.
• Ability to communicate complex data and strategic information effectively to diverse audiences.
Duration of Contract
This is an initial 6-month assignment, with the 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.
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