Roster PAHO Consultant - Technical Specialist – Surveillance Data and Digital Systems for Arboviral Diseases and AMR

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff - International PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

July 2, 2025

Closing Date:

July 28, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

CDE Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control, and Elimination

Schedule:

Full time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

This requisition is for a consultancy at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Objective
Communicable Disease Prevention, Control, and Elimination (Arbovirus diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance Program) are responsible for leading and coordinating technical actions to strengthen surveillance, analysis, and response to diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, in addition to monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other communicable diseases in the Americas. Its approach integrates high-quality epidemiological, entomological, and virological data, promoting interoperability and the digital transformation of health information systems as key pillars for collaborative and timely surveillance.

The programs promote the ethical and strategic use of information through advanced analytics, automation, and data science to identify trends, generate early warnings, and support evidence-based decision-making. It also fosters knowledge management through the development of regional dashboards, automated bulletins, and virtual collaboration spaces that facilitate technical exchange and joint action among countries.

In addition, the programs prioritize the strengthening of national capacities, the development of technical guidelines, and coordination with other programs and strategic partners to address the determinants of outbreaks and their public health impact in a comprehensive manner. These efforts culminate in the generation of evidence that supports the formulation of effective, sustainable, and context-adapted policies for the control of communicable diseases.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Purpose of the consultancy

To provide technical leadership and support in the processing, integration, analysis, and visualization of epidemiological, laboratory, and entomological data to strengthen regional surveillance systems for arboviral diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and other communicable diseases in the Region of the Americas.

Location:

The incumbent will work remotely from his/her place of residence.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

Outputs produced by the consultant may include, but are not limited to, the following over the course of the assignment:

Data Analysis & Visualization

• Process and analyze large datasets from national surveillance systems.
• Develop key indicators, epidemiological metrics, and analytical products (e.g., reports, dashboards, bulletins).
• Create and maintain dynamic dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.

Data Engineering & Integration

• Design and maintain ETL pipelines to consolidate data from diverse sources (APIs, flat files, databases).
• Ensure data quality, traceability, and interoperability with national and international systems.
• Develop scripts and automation using Python, SQL, or similar programming languages and tools.

Information Systems’ Development

• Design and enhance digital surveillance platforms and data architectures.
• Define standardized data models and integration flows.
• Support semantic interoperability and adoption of health data standards.

Collaboration & Capacity-Building

• Work with national teams to validate data and promote evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide technical guidance and training to strengthen public health information systems.
• Participate in technical workshops and support regional knowledge exchange.

Documentation & Technical Support

• Document methodologies, technical processes, and system architectures.
• Contribute to the development of algorithms for early outbreak detection and surveillance of unusual events.

Education:

• University degree in systems engineering, computer science, epidemiology, health informatics, or related fields.
• A master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, data science, digital health, or health information systems is desirable.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis, data engineering, or health information system development.
• Proven track record working with public health datasets, dashboards, and digital architecture.
• Experience integrating surveillance data and leading system interoperability projects.

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of English and/or Spanish; working knowledge of the other language.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL and Python; scripting for data management and automation.
• Experience with relational/non-relational databases, RESTful APIs, and data standards.
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving mindset, and report writing skills.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control tools.

Location:

The incumbent will work remotely from his/her place of residence.

Remuneration:

Depending on deliverables, daily rates range from US$259 to US$313 (based on a 20-day working month).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables.  Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract.  There is no commitment on either side.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.  Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO/WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.
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• PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel .
• PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• PAHO also promotes 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 abusive conduct.
• PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.  The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.
• PAHO/WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant.  The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO/WHO.