Consultant international en systèmes de laboratoire et diagnostic de la tuberculose

Develops the laboratory and diagnostic systems strategy for the tuberculosis component of Central African Republic’s GC8 grant. The consultant assesses the national network, defines diagnostic, quality, biosafety, maintenance, supply and specimen-transport systems, and contributes to an integrated 2027–2029 implementation plan.

Department: WHO Country Office, Central African Republic

• Assess the national tuberculosis laboratory network and diagnostic capacity
• Design the national laboratory-system and tuberculosis diagnostic strategies
• Develop quality-assurance, biosafety and equipment-maintenance plans
• Define staffing, consumable and reagent supply needs
• Design platform connectivity and specimen-transport mechanisms
• Prepare capacity-building and performance-monitoring frameworks
• Coordinate technical work with the tuberculosis programme, ministry and partners
• Draft and validate integrated GC8 strategy chapters and implementation recommendations

• Doctorate in medicine, pharmacy, medical biology or an equivalent qualification
• Specialist training in medical biology, microbiology, public-health laboratories, public health or a related field
• At least seven years of experience in tuberculosis laboratory systems
• Experience strengthening national laboratory networks and rapid molecular-diagnostic technologies
• Experience with Global Fund grants and countries with a high tuberculosis burden
• Excellent spoken and written French

• Consultancy lasts 30 days, comprising seven remote days followed by in-person work
• Travel is required to reference laboratories and high-volume sites
• Consultant is responsible for applicable taxes and social contributions
• Contract requires compliance with WHO vaccination requirements