Database Engineer/Consultant
Quick answer
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is seeking a remote Database Engineer/Consultant to design and implement a database for a geospatial microplanning solution to identify measles vaccination gaps, paying US $258 to US $314 per day.
- Role
- Database Engineer/Consultant
- Organization
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Location
- Remote (off-site)
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US $258 to US $314 per day
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The consultant will design, implement, and validate the database and data management layer for a cloud-based geospatial microplanning solution aimed at identifying and prioritizing areas where children are missing the first dose of measles vaccine.
What you'll do
- Plan, develop, document, and validate database engineering components
- Design database architecture and geospatial data model
- Implement database schemas and environment configuration
- Develop data ingestion, transformation, and quality assurance pipelines
- Ensure database security, scalability, and interoperability
What it takes
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, or related fields
- At least seven years of professional experience in database engineering or related roles
- Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or equivalent geospatial database technologies
- Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data quality assurance
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and translate requirements into database structures
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote (off-site) with regular virtual meetings.
What is the compensation?
The daily rate can vary from US $258 to US $314.
What are the key qualifications required?
A minimum bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of experience in database engineering, along with experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS and ETL/ELT processes.
How do I apply?
All applicants are required to complete an online profile and ensure their profile in the PAHO Career page is updated with detailed experience records.
How to apply
Apply directly on Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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