OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT
This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Contractual Agreement:
Non-Staff - International PAHO Consultant
Job Posting:
June 10, 2026
Closing Date:
June 18, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary Location:
Off Site
Organization:
CIM Comprehensive Immunizations
Schedule:
Full time
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Terms of Reference
Consultancy to Strengthen Immunization Information Systems to Support Immunization Decision-Making
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of immunization information systems, especially electronic immunization registries (EIR), highlighting their importance for vaccination monitoring and program management. The number of countries using EIR in the region increased from 19 in 2019 to 29 in 2024. In line with Immunization Agenda 2030 and the Regional Action Plan for Immunization in the Americas, there is growing emphasis on leveraging innovative technologies to improve data collection, analysis, and use for evidence-based decision-making.
Immunization information systems are essential to improving data quality, timeliness, and interoperability, enabling better monitoring at individual and population levels and more efficient program management. However, some countries still rely on paper-based or mixed systems and are working to transition to robust EIR platforms.
Strengthening these systems must include capacity building for health personnel in data analysis and use, as well as developing user-friendly digital tools. This is critical given increasingly complex vaccination schedules and catch-up strategies aimed at reducing missed opportunities and improving coverage.
Objective of the consultancy:
To support the Special Comprehensive Immunization Program (CIM) and the countries of the Region in strengthening electronic immunization registries and immunization information systems, promoting the strategic use of data to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and the management of immunization programs at all levels.
Consultant’s responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the CIM Deput