Grade:
P-4Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable):
Post Adjustment - Monthly:
3,914.23 USDContractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional Non-postJob Posting:
September 2, 2026Closing Date:
September 16, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
CIM Comprehensive ImmunizationsSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- 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.
- 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.
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: [email protected]
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.
Skills Required
- University degree in a health-related or information systems profession
- Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or a field related to the position
- Nine years of combined national and international experience in disease control programs, emphasizing immunization program design, implementation, and evaluation
- Experience participating in technical cooperation programs or disease control and immunization activities within a health-related program or institution
- Fluency in Spanish or English, with working knowledge of the other language
- Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese
- Advanced proficiency in immunization information systems, data governance, digital health solutions, electronic immunization registries, health information systems, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and digital transformation
- Practical knowledge of Power BI, R, and SQL
- Ability to use spreadsheets, presentations, management information systems, and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word
- Expertise in immunization data collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and use for planning, monitoring, and evaluation
- Ability to develop technical cooperation strategies, operational guidance, and capacity-building initiatives
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical reports, policy briefs, scientific manuscripts, and presentations
What We Do
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas, dedicated to improving and protecting public health through technical cooperation, disease control, and health system strengthening.
