Technical Officer, Neglected Tropical Diseases

Grade:

P-3

Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable):

5,944.58 USD

Post Adjustment - Monthly:

3,245.74 USD

Contractual Agreement:

Staff - Professional Non-post

Job Posting:

March 3, 2026

Closing Date:

March 18, 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, Neglected Tropical Diseases

Join us and be part of advancing disease elimination in the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a motivated, technically strong, and results‑oriented Technical Officer, Neglected Tropical Diseases to support Member States in the prevention, control, and elimination of priority neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the Region of the Americas.

Under the general supervision of the Director, Department of Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination (CDE), and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Neglected Infectious Diseases, the selected candidate will contribute to regional and country efforts aimed at achieving elimination targets for neglected tropical diseases by 2030.

The incumbent will:

• Provide technical cooperation to Member States in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategies, plans, and programs for the prevention, control, and elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
• Support the planning and implementation of integrated national action plans, including mass drug administration campaigns, surveillance activities, and transmission assessment surveys.
• Collaborate in the preparation of technical documents, guidelines, advocacy materials, progress reports, and situation analyses related to neglected tropical diseases.
• Strengthen inter‑programmatic and inter‑sectoral collaboration within PAHO and with external partners to enhance sustainable and cost‑effective disease elimination efforts.
• Contribute to capacity‑building activities, including training workshops, regional forums, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Support research, knowledge generation, and dissemination through scientific articles, policy documents, and technical reports.

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

What is required for this position?

Education

Essential: A university degree in a health science related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology, with emphasis on neglected tropical diseases would be an asset.

Experience

Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience working in epidemiology and public health and in the implementation of NTD health projects or health research and data analysis.
Desirable: Experience in Neglected Tropical Diseases surveillance, prevention, control and elimination in Latin America and the Caribbean would be an asset.

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 use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Proficiency with software for mapping, GIS and/or statistical analysis software is required. Knowledge of other software programs such as SAS, SPSS, Epidat, Epinfo, Stata, and Tableau will be an asset.

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 epidemiology and public health approaches for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
• Ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate public health programs and projects at national and regional levels.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of epidemiological information for decision‑making.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to draft high‑quality technical documents, reports, and scientific or policy‑oriented materials.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.

Duration of Contract

This is an initial 11-month assignment, with possibility of extensions for up to 24 months, 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.