About the opportunity
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a National PAHO Consultant (NPC) to support immunization prioritization analysis using the HORIZON tool. The consultancy lasts for 6 months starting from contract signature, running through February 28, 2027. The selected professional will act as the primary liaison between the Ministry of Health, NITAG, and PAHO, helping formulate study questions, establishing working groups, managing data collection, and preparing technical reports and draft publications.
Salary and benefits
- Total contract amount of $484,911 Uruguayan pesos distributed across three deliverables
- Product 1: $30,072 Uruguayan pesos upon delivery of the work plan
- Product 2: $135,324 Uruguayan pesos upon delivery of the Cost-Effectiveness Study Protocol
- Product 3: $319,515 Uruguayan pesos upon delivery of the final study report and draft article
Who can apply?
- Legal residence in Uruguay (natural citizen, legal citizen, or holder of legal residency)
- Essential academic background: University degree in Medicine, Nursing, Economics, Statistics, or related fields
- Desirable academic background: Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, or related areas
- Essential experience: At least 3 years of experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of public health programs
- Essential experience: At least 3 years of working experience in the area of immunizations
- Desirable experience in managing and analyzing epidemiological, demographic, and cost databases, as well as drafting technical reports and policy documents
- Excellent writing skills in Spanish and working knowledge of English
- Mastery of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Required documents
- Updated online profile on the PAHO Career page with elaborated task records
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates if retained for an interview
When to apply
- Opening date: September 2, 2026
- Closing date: September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Uruguay Standard Time
How to apply
- Complete an online profile on the PAHO Career page
- Ensure all experience records include detailed descriptions of performed tasks
Additional information
- The consultancy will be performed remotely, though the primary location is Montevideo, Uruguay.
- The contractor is solely responsible for paying all national taxes, duties, and social contributions.
- The position does not cover benefits such as housing, health insurance, or education.
- Selected candidates must complete mandatory trainings within the first two weeks and use their own laptop computer.
- PAHO/WHO does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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…
- Uruguayan residents with degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Economics, or Statistics.
- Professionals with at least 3 years of experience in both public health program design and immunizations.
- Experts in managing epidemiological and cost databases and drafting technical reports.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be legal residents of Uruguay.
- The contract is remote, but the contractor is responsible for all national taxes and social contributions.
- The role does not provide health insurance, housing or other standard employment benefits.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a professional consultancy for those looking to provide high-level technical assistance to a global health organization like PAHO/WHO on a deliverable-based contract.
Our take
A specialized short-term contract for health professionals in Uruguay who have deep expertise in immunization programs.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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