Advisor, Health Intelligence and Digital Transformation

Grade:

P-4

Salary - Annually:

Step I - 86,027.00 USD

Post Adjustment - Annually:

26,754.40 USD

Contractual Agreement:

Staff - Professional Post

Job Posting:

July 10, 2026

Closing Date:

July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

Primary Location:

Panama City, Panama

Organization:

EIH Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health

Schedule:

Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Advisor, Health Intelligence and Digital Transformation

• Join us and help drive the digital transformation of health across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Advisor, Health Intelligence and Digital Transformation to support countries in advancing digital health, health intelligence, information systems, knowledge management, and evidence-informed decision-making across the Central America subregion.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health (EIH), and the administrative supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), the selected candidate will:

• Lead and coordinate PAHO’s work on Information Systems and Digital Transformation, Health Intelligence, Science, Innovation and Knowledge Management at the subregional level, providing technical cooperation, strategic guidance, and policy advice to Member States and partners.

• Provide technical and policy advice on digital health, information systems, health data governance, interoperability, information technologies, and data management to support evidence-informed decision-making, public health intelligence, and health sector transformation.

• Support the implementation and strengthening of integrated health information systems, digital public health platforms, and data governance frameworks, including the PAHO Health Information Platform (PLISA).

• Promote and support digital health and telehealth initiatives, including the application of artificial intelligence, digital public goods, and innovative digital solutions to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery.

• Strengthen national and subregional capacities in health intelligence, data science, epidemiological and statistical analysis, forecasting, infodemic management, and public health trend monitoring.

• Collaborate with governments, technical institutions, academic centers, and partners to advance initiatives related to health information systems, digital transformation, health intelligence, research dissemination, evidence-informed policymaking, and knowledge translation.

For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.

What is required for this position?

Education

Essential: A bachelor’s degree in a health, public health, medicine, epidemiology, health informatics, information systems, data science, statistics, computer science, engineering, social sciences, or related field and a master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, information systems, digital health, data science, health management, knowledge management, information science, or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

Experience

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in digital health, information systems, health intelligence, epidemiology, data science, knowledge management, public health, or related areas, including experience in the development, implementation, and management of technical cooperation projects and initiatives, including networking with partners, production of scientific and technical tools, resource mobilization and the management of scientific and technical networks and strategic partners.

Languages

Fluency in Spanish or English, with a working knowledge of the other language.

IT Skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively understand new and evolving IT and digital health solutions, as well as new Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence tools and models. 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

For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of digital transformation in health, including health information systems, digital health strategies, interoperability, data governance, and digital public health approaches.

• Strong technical knowledge of health intelligence, epidemiology, public health analytics, statistical analysis, and the management, interpretation, and use of health data for decision-making.

• Knowledge of geospatial information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, data visualization, and health information platforms used for public health intelligence and monitoring.

• Knowledge of evidence-informed policymaking, scientific and technical information management, knowledge translation, and dissemination of scientific evidence and knowledge products.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate data, information, evidence, and knowledge across multiple technical domains to support strategic public health action.

• Knowledge of emerging trends and innovations in digital health, including artificial intelligence, big data, telehealth, infodemic management, and digital technologies relevant to health systems strengthening.

• Ability to provide high-level technical cooperation and policy advice to governments and institutional stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to develop and manage technical cooperation projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments and to coordinate with technical and political stakeholders at national, subregional, and regional levels.

Duration of Contract

Post of limited duration. First year probationary period.

Additional Information

This vacancy will be used to fill the position of Advisor, Health Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Salary: US$ 86,027.00; Post Adjustment: US$ 30,969.72

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: pahorecruitment@paho.org
• 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.