Director, Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination
Quick answer
PAHO is seeking a Senior Director for Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination in Washington, D.C., with an annual salary not specified.
- Role
- Director, Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination
- Organization
- CDE Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control, and Elimination at PAHO
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Director of Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination at PAHO is responsible for leading efforts to eliminate communicable diseases across the Americas.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic, technical, policy, and programmatic leadership for PAHO’s work in communicable diseases
- Lead the implementation of PAHO’s Disease Elimination Initiative
- Promote research, innovation, and knowledge generation
- Strengthen food safety systems and advance integrated One Health approaches
- Mobilize financial and technical resources and establish strategic partnerships
What it takes
- A university degree in health or social science and a master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized institution
- Fifteen years of combined national and international experience in progressively challenging managerial positions
- Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, D.C.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Key qualifications include a master’s degree and 15 years of experience in public health management, fluency in English or Spanish, and IT skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on CDE Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control, and Elimination at PAHO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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