Technical Officer, Access and Regulation of Health Technologies
Quick answer
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is hiring a full-time Technical Officer in Brasilia, Brazil, paying 24,394.25 BRL per month to strengthen regulatory frameworks and access to health technologies.
- Role
- Technical Officer, Access and Regulation of Health Technologies
- Organization
- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
- Location
- Brasilia, Brazil
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- 24,394.25 BRL per month
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-08
The role
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is seeking a Technical Officer to support the access and regulation of health technologies in Brasilia, Brazil. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating technical cooperation projects to improve national regulatory frameworks for medicines and vaccines. The successful candidate will collaborate with national authorities to advance public health priorities and promote innovation in health systems. This position offers a professional opportunity to contribute to regional health initiatives with an initial six-month assignment.
What you'll do
- Provide technical support for the development and monitoring of cooperation projects.
- Strengthen regulatory frameworks for medicines and vaccines per international standards.
- Implement policies to improve access to and rational use of health technologies.
- Coordinate intersectoral collaboration across different levels of the health system.
- Manage resource mobilization, planning, and knowledge-sharing activities.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related health field.
- Minimum of five years of national experience in regulation, medicines, or public health.
- Very good knowledge of Portuguese and working knowledge of English and Spanish.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and management information systems.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Brasilia, Brazil.
What is the compensation for this role?
The monthly salary for this position is 24,394.25 BRL.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a related field and at least five years of experience in medicines, health technologies, or public health regulation.
When is the deadline to apply?
All applications must be submitted by July 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard Time.
How to apply
Apply directly on Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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