PAHO CONSULTANT - INTEGRATED HEALTH SURVEILLANCE OFFICER

Organizational Context

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Job Purpose

To facilitate and reinforce PAHO's support towards the coordinated implementation of integrated surveillance efforts under Guyana's One Health Project, strengthening surveillance systems for early detection and response of emerging and re-emerging diseases.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and updating of the integrated surveillance operational plan. Organize, reinforce, and follow up on integrated surveillance activities, coordinating with national authorities and other stakeholders. Facilitate the completion of surveillance-related activities and products, including capacity-building and training. Coordinate input for developing surveillance guidance documents. Support the completion of epidemiologic and laboratory surveillance activities. Provide technical support for disease elimination initiatives. Contribute to progress reports and donor reports. Identify and propose mitigation actions for implementation risks. Document lessons learned, good practices, and success stories. Support meetings, workshops, and technical missions related to integrated surveillance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

At least 7 years of combined national and international experience in disease surveillance, including field epidemiology, with at least 1 year in an international setting. Desirable: Experience working with PAHO and in inter-programmatic collaborations with Ministry of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations, or United Nations Agencies.

Skills

Strong knowledge and experience in health information management systems (e.g., DHIS 2), integrated surveillance across human, animal, and environmental interfaces, surveillance of outbreak-prone diseases, emerging/re-emerging infections, and capacity building. Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and writing skills for reports and presentations. Excellent coordination, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Experience supporting the implementation of donor-funded projects. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and statistical software, data collection, GIS tools, and data visualization tools. Desirable: Familiarity with UN or PAHO administrative, financial, and procurement processes; experience working in Guyana.

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