About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a Lab Specialist Consultant to enhance Lebanon’s national laboratory system. The role focuses on strengthening technical capacity, digital integration, quality assurance systems, and coordination between surveillance and laboratory services under the Pandemic Fund framework, specifically supporting the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL).
Salary and benefits
- The position is a paid consultancy (fully-funded).
Who can apply?
- First university degree in Medicine, Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in laboratory systems strengthening.
- Demonstrated expertise in laboratory quality management systems (LQMS) and laboratory assessment tools.
- Strong knowledge of national laboratory systems, including laboratory governance, referral systems, and national External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs.
- Experience in strengthening laboratory information management systems (LIMS), laboratory data management, interoperability, and laboratory–surveillance integration and reporting.
- Experience in fragile or resource-constrained settings.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic languages.
- Ability to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.
Required documents
- Medical certificate of fitness for work (required upon selection).
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 9, 2026, 9:59:00 PM.
How to apply
- Apply online via the official WHO careers portal.
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…
- Professionals with at least five years of experience in laboratory systems strengthening.
- Experts in laboratory quality management systems (LQMS) and laboratory assessment tools.
- Individuals with experience working in fragile or resource-constrained settings.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a part-time consultancy role, which may not provide the stability of a full-time employment contract.
- The role requires proficiency in both English and Arabic, which is essential for effective coordination with the Ministry of Public Health.
- You must be able to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work upon selection.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is a high-impact opportunity for a laboratory specialist to contribute to national health infrastructure in Lebanon. It is an ideal role for someone looking to apply their technical expertise to pandemic preparedness and system integration in a complex, real-world environment.
Our take
This role is highly suitable for experienced laboratory specialists with the required language skills and regional experience. It is less suitable for those seeking a long-term, full-time staff position.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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