The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas, working to improve health and living standards across 35 countries in the region. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., PAHO employs public health professionals, epidemiologists, health policy experts, and technical specialists focused on disease control, health systems strengthening, and emergency response.

PAHO positions in Washington, D.C. include technical advisors in communicable and non-communicable diseases, health systems and services, emergency preparedness, and health information. The organization works on everything from vaccine distribution and disease surveillance to health policy reform and pandemic response. PAHO has been at the forefront of COVID-19 response in the Americas, coordinating regional efforts on testing, treatment, and vaccination.

PAHO recruits medical doctors, epidemiologists, public health specialists (MPH/DrPH), health economists, and program managers. Positions often require field experience in Latin America or the Caribbean, Spanish or Portuguese fluency, and expertise in global health frameworks. PAHO offers UN-style contracts, international mobility opportunities, and the mission of advancing health equity across the Americas. Recent priorities include pandemic preparedness, mental health, and health system resilience.