Project Architect (Consultant)

About the role

eHealth Africa is seeking a Project Architect (Consultant) to lead the design and implementation of public‑health infrastructure across its Laboratory System and Diagnostics portfolio. The role focuses on creating fit‑for‑purpose laboratories, medical supply hubs and related facilities that meet international best practices, biosafety standards and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs, drawings, schedules and specifications for public health laboratories, surveillance facilities, medical supply hubs and related infrastructure.
• Produce 3D illustrations and visualisations to support design reviews, stakeholder engagement and regulatory approvals.
• Translate laboratory and diagnostic workflows into functional layouts, ensuring one‑way flow of samples, personnel and waste.
• Integrate biosafety zoning and infection‑prevention requirements into all design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, laboratory stakeholders and contractors from concept through construction and hand‑over.

Required profile

• Qualified architect with proven experience designing health‑related facilities.
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, biosafety standards and donor compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate design intent clearly.

Required skills

• Architectural design and planning.
• Production of 3D illustrations and visualisations.
• Knowledge of biosafety zoning and infection‑prevention requirements.