The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Lebanon, with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Norwegian Government, is re-establishing the CPHL and committed to implementing a project to renovate, equip, and operationalize the National Reference Lab for Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases.
The EIB and Norwegian Government funds are allocated to specific project components — notably the renovation, equipment procurement, and initial capacity building of the CPHL. Medium- and long-term operational sustainability, including maintenance, procurement of reagents, and continuous technical capacity development, will require close and dedicated supervision and project management to achieve timely implementation.
3. Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)
Start date: 01/10/2025
End date: 31/08/2026
Work to be performed
o Lead the planning and implementation of the CPHL renovation project.
o Coordinate closely with national health authorities, WHO technical teams, and implementing partners.
o Ensure the technical input on laboratory layout, design, biosafety, and workflow optimization, from the different stakeholders.
o Oversee the engineering aspects of renovation to ensure alignment with public health laboratory infrastructure standards, including:
§ HVAC and ventilation systems
§ Electrical systems
§ Plumbing and water supply
§ Clean/contamination zones
Qualifications required:
- First University degree in engineering, biomedical sciences, laboratory technology, or other related fields.
- Certified experience in laboratory systems and/or biomedical engineering is highly desirable
A strong background on project management is an asset
- Experience required:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in projects related to the construction, renovation, rehabilitation and operationalization of public health facilities (hospital, laboratories) at national level and/or similar at sub-national level
- Demonstrated experience in lab infrastructure design, renovation supervision, or engineering project management related to health or laboratory facilities is an advantage.
- Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
- Technical expertise in engineering principles related to health facility construction (e.g., HVAC systems, water/waste systems, power supply, structural safety).
- Technical expertise in laboratory infrastructure standards, including biosafety, quality management systems, and functional workflow design.
- Familiarity with international guidelines (e.g., WHO, Pasteur Institute, etc) for laboratory design, renovation and biosafety flow.
- Ability to monitor and validate technical drawings, BoQs, and engineering plans.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge of donor-funded project requirements and reporting formats are an asset.
Language requirements:
Languages and level required (Read - Write - Speak / Expert or Intermediate) – English and French
