Respiratory virus surveillance consultant
Quick answer
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/WHO is hiring a remote Respiratory Virus Surveillance Consultant paying $258-$314 per day to strengthen regional respiratory disease monitoring and reporting systems.
- Role
- Respiratory virus surveillance consultant
- Organization
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/WHO
- Location
- Off Site
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $258-$314 daily
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-07-02
The role
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/WHO is seeking a Respiratory Virus Surveillance Consultant to support regional initiatives for monitoring and reporting respiratory diseases. The consultant will provide technical cooperation to strengthen integrated surveillance systems for influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory viruses across the Americas. Responsibilities include developing data protocols, conducting capacity-building training, and implementing monitoring frameworks for sentinel surveillance sites. This role is a four-month consultancy focused on enhancing public health decision-making through high-level technical analysis.
What you'll do
- Provide technical cooperation to countries to strengthen respiratory virus surveillance systems.
- Develop and revise data collection protocols for regional respiratory disease monitoring.
- Design and implement performance indicators for sentinel surveillance sites.
- Deliver targeted training and capacity-building initiatives for public health staff.
- Consolidate and analyze epidemiologic and virologic surveillance data for regional reports.
What it takes
- University degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field.
- Minimum of seven years of national and international experience in communicable disease surveillance.
- Expertise in influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory pathogens.
- Excellent proficiency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize large datasets for decision-making.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is designated as 'Off Site,' meaning it is a remote consultancy role.
What is the compensation for this role?
The remuneration is a daily rate ranging between $258 and $314, depending on the assigned band level.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in communicable disease surveillance, specifically involving influenza and respiratory pathogens.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by July 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
How to apply
Apply directly on Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/WHO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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