PAHO Consultant - IPC on Regional Epidemic Intelligence

PAHO; United States; Remote; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel costs covered

Job summary

PAHO seeks an International Consultant on Regional Epidemic Intelligence to develop analytic methods that triangulate enteric foodborne event data across epidemiology, lab, genomics, and event-based sources. The consultant will craft a decision-support framework, applied case studies, and a comprehensive technical report detailing work across milestones.

The role is off-site with travel as needed, supports regional epidemic intelligence efforts, and spans from 2026 to 2027 with defined

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences, public health, or related area from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methodology for triangulating enteric foodborne-related event information across multiple data sources.
• Develop a decision-support framework for triangulated evidence in epidemic intelligence, including escalation and risk assessment.

Skills

Epidemiology

Surveillance

Early warning

Community engagement

Public health emergencies

Technical report writing

Cross-country coordination

Education

Master's degree in public health or social sciences

Job description

Organizational context: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Job purpose: Position Title: International PAHO Consultant on Regional Epidemic Intelligence

Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the HIM Unit Chief, the consultant will undertake the following responsibilities: 1. Analytical methodology for triangulation of enteric foodborne-related event information. Deliverable: Develop a practical analytical methodology for examining convergence, complementarity, and discrepancies across epidemiological, laboratory, genomic, and event-based information, and for synthesizing findings during verification, investigation, and risk assessment. Due date: 31 December 2027 Amount: U$ 3,718.00 2. Decision-support framework for the use of triangulated evidence in epidemic intelligence. Deliverable: Develop a decision-support framework translating triangulated findings into actionable epidemic intelligence outputs, including considerations for escalation, further verification, risk assessment, public health action, and IHR-related information sharing. Due date: 31 January 2027 Amount: U$ 6,006.00 3. Applied case studies on data triangulation for enteric foodborne-related events. Deliverable: Develop a set of applied case studies demonstrating the use of the proposed triangulation methodologies across successive stages of event verification, investigation, risk assessment, and IHR-related communication, using epidemiological, laboratory, genomic, and event-based information. Due date: 28 February 2027 Amount: U$ 5,720.00 Note 1: The consultant must provide the manager with a comprehensive technical report detailing all work carried out during the consultancy, which must be submitted before the final invoice to the project manager. Note 2: The hiring of the selected candidate will be subject to the presentation of the following documents (Note: These documents are NOT required to apply to this position but will be required before a contract can be signed): Copy of diploma and/or certificate(s) Three letters of professional references that include the full name of the contact person, telephone number, and address or email.

Education: requirements (Qualifications) Essential: A master's degree in social sciences, public health, or a related area from a recognized institution.

Work experience: requirements Essential: At least seven years of combined national and/or international experience in epidemiology, surveillance, early warning, community engagement, or related fields within the context of public health emergencies or health systems strengthening. Experience must include: Supporting the development, review, or implementation of national surveillance, for early detection and response. Providing technical assistance to Ministries of Health or similar institutions, particularly in the areas of communicable diseases. Designing or advising on training materials related to surveillance. Coordinating with multi-stakeholder teams and managing follow-up processes across multiple countries. Drafting technical documents and synthesizing recommendations aligned with global frameworks.

Required languages: Excellent Knowledge of English or Spanish required. Remuneration (Band level Range) and expected duration of contract Band/range: B/ $286 Daily rate. Total amount: $15,444.00 Expected duration: From 15 December 2026 to 28 February 2027 Location: Off site The consultant will perform their duties from their place of residence. When required, the consultant may be asked to travel to support technical cooperation missions in the Region related to the objectives outlined below. In such cases, travel costs will be covered by PAHO.