[Hiring] International PAHO Consultant - Strengthening National Immunization Program Competencies in the Americas (HPV, Hepatitis & Vector-Borne Vaccines) @Pan American Health Organization
Role Description
This requisition is for a consultancy at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Provide regional-level technical support and coordinate closely with PAHO/WHO country immunization focal points to strengthen technical and operational competencies of national EPI programs in the following vaccines:
• HPV
• Hepatitis
• Arthropod-borne virus (e.g., yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and malaria)
• Support the hiring of an immunization consultant to assist in accelerating the elimination and control of vaccine-preventable and vector-borne diseases.
Qualifications
• University degree in health sciences and specialization in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, or related field.
Requirements
• At least seven years of professional experience in immunization, including HPV or hepatitis-related work, and in designing and implementing vaccination strategies.
• General work attitude: Maintains integrity and clear ethical approach; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes its values.
• Respect and promote individual and cultural differences; relate well to diversity; treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Teamwork: Collaborates and cooperates with others; works well with team members and counterparts.
• Communication: Writes effectively and shares knowledge; drafts clear, structured, logical documents.
• Technology and information: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); desirable knowledge of statistical tools for epidemiological data collection and analysis.
• Technical experience: Planning, organizing, implementing, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating routine and campaign vaccination activities.
• Fluent in Spanish or English, with working knowledge of the other language; Portuguese or French desirable.
Benefits
• This consultancy is Band B, P4 level.
• Maximum daily rate: USD 314.
How to apply
• When submitting your application, please upload your CV and Cover Letter.
• All applicants must complete an online profile to be considered for this consultancy.
• A written test may be used as a method of selection.
• If shortlisted for an interview, provide 3 professional reference letters and a scanned copy of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s).
This requisition is for a consultancy at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Provide regional-level technical support and coordinate closely with PAHO/WHO country immunization focal points to strengthen technical and operational competencies of national EPI programs in the following vaccines:
• HPV
• Hepatitis
• Arthropod-borne virus (e.g., yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and malaria)
• Support the hiring of an immunization consultant to assist in accelerating the elimination and control of vaccine-preventable and vector-borne diseases.
Qualifications
• University degree in health sciences and specialization in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, or related field.
Requirements
• At least seven years of professional experience in immunization, including HPV or hepatitis-related work, and in designing and implementing vaccination strategies.
• General work attitude: Maintains integrity and clear ethical approach; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes its values.
• Respect and promote individual and cultural differences; relate well to diversity; treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Teamwork: Collaborates and cooperates with others; works well with team members and counterparts.
• Communication: Writes effectively and shares knowledge; drafts clear, structured, logical documents.
• Technology and information: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); desirable knowledge of statistical tools for epidemiological data collection and analysis.
• Technical experience: Planning, organizing, implementing, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating routine and campaign vaccination activities.
• Fluent in Spanish or English, with working knowledge of the other language; Portuguese or French desirable.
Benefits
• This consultancy is Band B, P4 level.
• Maximum daily rate: USD 314.
How to apply
• When submitting your application, please upload your CV and Cover Letter.
• All applicants must complete an online profile to be considered for this consultancy.
• A written test may be used as a method of selection.
• If shortlisted for an interview, provide 3 professional reference letters and a scanned copy of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s).