Advisor, Immunization Information Systems

Pan American Health Organization Inc; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Pan American Health Organization Inc seeks a senior professional to lead immunization data analysis and reporting. The role strengthens immunization information systems and advances digital health solutions to enable evidence-based decision making.

You will coordinate data quality, governance, and regional reporting across the Americas from PAHO's Washington, DC office. The position requires strong analytics, experience with immunization registries, and collaboration with health ministries and

Qualifications

• A university degree in a health-related or information systems field, and a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health or related field.
• Nine years of combined national and international experience in disease control, with emphasis on immunization programs.
• Experience in technical cooperation and immunization program activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of immunization data.
• Develop standardized methodologies, tools, and capacity-building approaches for data use in planning and decision-making.
• Advise Member States on strengthening immunization information systems and digitalization.
• Provide expertise in data quality assurance, information management, and program performance assessment.
• Monitor Regional Immunization Plan and analyze equity data to identify gaps and inform actions.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and scientific manuscripts; support evaluations and studies.

Education

Master’s degree in epidemiology or public health

University degree in health-related or information systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

OneDrive

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Word

Job description

Grade: P-4 Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable): 7,168.92 USD Post Adjustment - Monthly: 3,914.23 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Non-post Job Posting: September 2, 2026 Closing Date: September 16, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: CIM Comprehensive Immunizations Schedule: Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Join PAHO’s Comprehensive Immunization Special Program (CIM) and play a key role in strengthening immunization information systems across the Americas. This position contributes to improving the quality, analysis, and use of immunization data to support evidence-based decision-making, digital transformation, and equitable access to vaccination services.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of immunization data through regional and global reporting mechanisms, ensuring data quality and effective program monitoring.
• Develop and promote standardized methodologies, tools, and capacity‑building approaches to strengthen the use of immunization data for planning, monitoring, and decision‑making.
• Advise and support Member States in strengthening immunization information systems and advancing digitalization, including electronic immunization registries, digital vaccination certificates, and analytical tools.
• Provide technical expertise in data quality assurance, information management, data analysis, and evidence‑based assessment of immunization program performance.
• Contribute to monitoring the Regional Immunization Plan and support the analysis of immunization equity data to identify coverage gaps and inform actions that improve equitable access to immunization services.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, scientific manuscripts, and other knowledge products, while supporting evaluations, operational studies, research initiatives, and resource management activities related to immunization information systems.

EDUCATION

Essential: A university degree in a health‑related or information systems profession, and a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in disease control programs, with emphasis on the design, implementation and evaluation of immunization programs. Experience should include participation in technical cooperation programs and activities in disease control or in immunization programs in a health‑related program or institution.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in Spanish or English with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as management information systems. Advanced proficiency in immunization information systems, data governance, digital health solutions, electronic immunization registries, health information systems, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives to support evidence‑based decision‑making, immunization program performance monitoring, and health equity analysis. Practical Knowledge of data analytics (Power BI, R/SQL). 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

• Extensive knowledge of immunization programs, vaccine‑preventable diseases, and immunization information systems.
• Expertise in immunization data collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and use for planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of digital health solutions, including electronic immunization registries, digital vaccination certificates, and electronic reporting systems.
• Ability to develop technical cooperation strategies, operational guidance, and capacity‑building initiatives.
• Experience in project planning, monitoring, resource mobilization, and management of technical and financial resources.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply evidence to improve immunization program performance and equity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the preparation of technical reports, policy briefs, scientific manuscripts, and presentations.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively with ministries of health, international organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Proven teamwork, knowledge‑sharing, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to deliver quality results and manage multiple priorities effectively.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

This is an initial 11-month assignment, with possibility of extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level. 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. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. 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. The Pan American Health Organization (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 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. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the right of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. Under the leadership of its 51 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence‑based decision‑making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.