Advisor, Emerging Pathogens One Health

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Advisor Emerging Pathogens One Health

This position provides regional leadership and technical expertise to strengthen preparedness surveillance and response to emerging and re-emerging pathogens from a One Health perspective. The role contributes directly to PAHOs efforts to reduce epidemic risks and protect population health across the Region.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director Health Emergencies (PHE) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief Infectious Hazards Management the incumbent is responsible for but not necessarily limited to the following assigned duties:

• Provide technical advice to develop and promote regional and national initiatives addressing risks from emerging and re-emerging zoonotic epidemics and pandemics.
• Develop test and disseminate evidence-based strategies for the prediction prevention detection and response to emerging and re-emerging pathogens.
• Strengthen surveillance systems at the humananimalenvironment interface to support early detection and containment of epidemic-prone diseases.
• Promote the exchange joint analysis and dissemination of surveillance information across public animal and environmental health sectors.
• Coordinate activities with internal and external partners including research institutions and academia for risk characterization and forecasting of emerging pathogens.
• Support regional preparedness response monitoring and evaluation activities including participation in emergency and disaster response operations.

For a complete list of functions please see the post description.

EDUCATION

A bachelors degree in a health-related profession microbiology or ecology and a masters degree in veterinary science public health or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE

Nine years of combined national and international experience in public or animal health in programs involving the control and prevention or research of epidemic-prone diseases.

LANGUAGES

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other.

IT SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software spreadsheets and presentations as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel Outlook OneDrive PowerPoint Teams SharePoint and Word are considered essential.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

For a complete list of competencies and skills please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:

• Ability to apply the One Health approach by integrating human animal and environmental health perspectives.
• Strong knowledge of international public health and disease surveillance systems.
• Experience in analyzing modeling and interpreting data related to zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases.
• Proven project management coordination and resource mobilization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the preparation of technical reports and policy documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

Post of limited duration of one-year. First-year probationary period.

DISCLAIMER

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

- World Higher Education Database (WHED) list updated by the International Association of Universities(IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The list can be assessed through the link: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

- College Navigator found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics to support the validation process.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations Staff Rules and e-Manual.

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• Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment sexual harassment discrimination and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct.

• Providing a smoke-free environment.

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