International PAHO Consultant (Infectious Hazard Management)
Quick answer
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is hiring a remote International Consultant paying $258/day to lead genomic surveillance activities and laboratory network coordination through September 2026.
- Role
- International PAHO Consultant (Infectious Hazard Management)
- Organization
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization (WHO)
- Location
- Remote (Off site)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $258.00 per day
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is seeking an International Consultant to support the Infectious Hazard Management unit. This role involves coordinating genomic surveillance activities for E. coli, organizing regional training seminars, and developing collaborative agendas for laboratory networks. The consultant will deliver technical reports, training programs, and strategic documentation to strengthen regional epidemiological capacities. The position is a temporary consultancy focused on public health surveillance and laboratory network coordination.
What you'll do
- Coordinate training and implementation of E. coli genomic surveillance.
- Develop and organize technical protocols, guides, and regional databases.
- Execute technical-operational activities for the PulseNet Americas network.
- Design and facilitate regional seminars on genomic surveillance and molecular sub-typing.
- Develop a joint working agenda between PNALC and ReLAVRA laboratory networks.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in health sciences from a recognized university.
- Seven years of experience in genomic surveillance or laboratory foodborne disease surveillance.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken Spanish.
- Working knowledge of English.
- Experience in a national public health laboratory is highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this consultancy is fully remote (off-site).
What is the compensation for this role?
The role pays $258.00 per day as an independent consultant.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in health sciences and at least seven years of relevant experience in genomic surveillance and laboratory-based disease monitoring.
How to apply
Apply directly on Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization (WHO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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