Technical Officer, Arboviral Diseases Surveillance

Grade: P-2 Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable): 4,670.50 USD Post Adjustment - Monthly: 2,550.09 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Non-post Job Posting: March 5, 2026 Closing Date: March 23, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: CDE Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control, and Elimination Schedule: Full time DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Technical Officer, Arboviral Diseases Surveillance Join us and contribute to strengthening public health surveillance across the Americas The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a motivated, analytical, and results‑oriented Technical Officer, Arboviral Diseases Surveillance to support and strengthen surveillance systems for arboviral diseases in the Region of the Americas. This position plays a key role in advancing evidence‑based decision‑making through high‑quality data management, analysis, and visualization. Under the general supervision of the Director, Department of Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination, and the direct supervision of the Chief, Arboviral Diseases Special Program, the selected candidate will: Support the implementation of technical cooperation activities to strengthen arboviral disease surveillance and control in the Region of the Americas. Design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to facilitate analysis, reporting, and dissemination of arboviral disease data. Manage, update, and monitor epidemiological data, ensuring accuracy, quality, and security. Develop automated tools and processes for data collection, transformation, analysis, and visualization to support public health decision‑making. Collaborate with internal teams and country counterparts to integrate new technologies and improve surveillance systems and data standards. For a complete list of functions, please refer to the post description. What is required for this position? Education Essential: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or any other field related to the functions of the position from a recognized university. Desirable: Specific training in epidemiology or analysis of health data from a recognized institution. Experience Essential: Five years of combined national and international experience in data management and development of health information systems. Languages Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French would be an asset. IT Skills Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize software programs and knowledge of relevant electronic systems and/or platforms for information systems. Demonstrated ability to program in python, manage SQL databases, as well as proficiency in Excel, Access, Tableau, SharePoint and PowerBI. Competencies and Skills For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description. The skills required are: Expertise in arboviral disease surveillance data management and analysis. Ability to design and maintain data infrastructures and information systems. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills. Ability to analyze, interpret, and organize large volumes of epidemiological data. Experience developing automated data processing and visualization tools. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Duration of Contract This is an initial 11-month assignment, with possibility of extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. 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. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the right of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. Under the leadership of its 51 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.