Advisor, Emerging Pathogens One Health

Grade: P-4 Salary - Annually: Step I - 86,027.00 USD Post Adjustment - Annually: 46,970.74 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post Job Posting: April 9, 2026 Closing Date: April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: IHM Infectious Hazard Management Schedule: Full time DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 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 PAHO\'s 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 human-animal-environment 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. …

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