About the opportunity
This consultancy is part of the 2026-2027 Biennial Work Plan of PAHO/WHO Brazil, specifically supporting the Coordination of Elimination, Prevention, and Control of Communicable Diseases and Health Determinants (CDE). The consultant will provide technical expertise to strengthen national capacities in environmental health, climate change, and occupational health, ensuring alignment with the Unified Health System (SUS) and intersectoral agendas. Responsibilities include advising on policy development, monitoring technical cooperation instruments, supporting climate adaptation and health surveillance, and facilitating capacity-building activities for national stakeholders. The role requires coordination with PAHO/WHO teams and national partners to deliver technical products, reports, and strategic analyses.
Salary and benefits
- Total contract value of up to R$ 196,120.00
- 12-month contract duration
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact public health policies and international cooperation
Who can apply?
- Bachelor's degree in Collective Health, Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, or related fields
- Minimum of seven years of experience in the health sector, with expertise in at least two of the following: environmental health, climate change and health, occupational health, health surveillance, sanitation, or environmental/occupational risk management
- Demonstrated experience in health project management and intersectoral coordination
- Fluency in Portuguese with excellent technical writing skills
- Must be a national of Brazil or hold a valid work authorization for Brazil
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and SharePoint
Required documents
- Updated online profile on the PAHO Career page
- Scanned copies of required degrees/diplomas/certificates (if selected for interview)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by September 8, 2026, 11:59 PM Brasilia Standard Time
How to apply
- Complete an online profile on the official PAHO Career page
- Ensure all experience records are updated with detailed descriptions of tasks performed
- Submit the application through the official Workday portal
Additional information
- The consultant works as an independent contractor, not as a PAHO employee.
- Availability for national and international travel is required.
- Presence at the PAHO/WHO office in Brazil is required at least three days per week or as institutionally demanded.
- PAHO/WHO is a smoke-free environment and does not recruit tobacco users.
- Successful candidates may be placed on a roster for future similar consultancies.
- A written test may be used as part of the screening process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Collective Health, Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, or Environmental Sciences.
- You have a minimum of seven years of experience in the health sector with specific expertise in areas like environmental health, climate change, or occupational health.
- You demonstrate fluency in Portuguese and have strong technical writing and project management skills.
- You are a national of Brazil or already hold a valid work authorization for Brazil.
What should you think carefully about?
- You must be available for national and international travel as required by the role.
- You need to work from the PAHO/WHO office in Brazil at least three days per week, meaning location flexibility within commuting distance of Brasilia is necessary if relocation is not undertaken.
- Tobacco users are not recruited by PAHO/WHO due to their smoke-free environment policy.
- The contract value is paid upon completion of 12 specific technical deliverables rather than as a traditional monthly salary, requiring careful financial planning.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 12-month consultancy offers an exceptional platform to directly influence high-impact public health policies, contribute to the 2026-2027 Biennial Work Plan, and build lasting professional connections within international cooperation frameworks and Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS).
Our take
Experienced public health professionals and environmental health specialists who are authorized to work in Brazil and eager to engage in high-level institutional policy will find this a strong fit, while non-nationals without work authorization or those seeking traditional salaried employment should look elsewhere.
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