International PAHO Consultant
Quick answer
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is hiring a remote Senior International PAHO Consultant (US-based) paying daily rates from US$258 to US$314 to provide technical and strategic support for infection prevention and control preparedness and response to epidemics and outbreaks caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
- Role
- International PAHO Consultant
- Organization
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Location
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Daily Pay Rate: Depending on deliverables, daily rates can vary from US$258 to US$314 (based on 20 working days per month)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is seeking an International PAHO Consultant to provide technical and strategic support for infection prevention and control (IPC) preparedness and response to epidemics and outbreaks caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
What you'll do
- Provide technical guidance on IPC preparedness and response measures for epidemic- and outbreak-prone diseases
- Support the development, review, adaptation, and dissemination of IPC and AMR-related guidelines, standard operating procedures, checklists, and job aids
- Contribute to preparedness assessments and readiness planning for health facilities and national IPC and AMR programs
- Design and deliver capacity-building activities, training, simulations, and mentoring on IPC measures
- Facilitate coordination between IPC teams, microbiology laboratories, AMR surveillance systems, antimicrobial stewardship programs, clinicians, hospital leadership, and public health authorities
- Provide remote or in-country technical support for outbreak investigations and response operations
What it takes
- University degrees in medicine, nursing, public health, epidemiology, infection prevention and control, health sciences, or a related field
- Nine years of progressively responsible experience in infection prevention and control, preferably including AMR, outbreak preparedness, health emergency response, health care-associated infection prevention, or communicable disease control in national or international public health settings
- Experience supporting IPC programs, outbreak readiness assessments, and implementation of IPC measures in hospitals and other health care facilities
- Experience supporting prevention, investigation, or containment of health care-associated outbreaks caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
- Experience developing technical guidance, training materials, standard operating procedures, or operational tools for IPC, AMR, and outbreak response
- Experience working with high-risk hospital services, such as neonatal units, intensive care units, oncology wards, surgical services, or long-term care facilities
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote from the candidate's place of residence.
What is the compensation?
The daily pay rate can vary from US$258 to US$314 (based on 20 working days per month).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master's degree, nine years of experience in IPC, and experience in developing technical guidance and training materials.
How do I apply?
Applications from candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. All applicants are required to complete an online profile to be considered for this consultancy.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote from the candidate's place of residence.
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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