Consultancy Engineer - Health Facility Rehabilitation

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background of the project The recent conflict in Lebanon has caused significant damage to public infrastructure, including Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs), affecting access to essential health services for vulnerable populations. Damage to health facilities has disrupted service delivery and reduced the capacity of PHCCs to provide quality primary healthcare services in affected areas. As part of its emergency health response, the IRC is supporting the rehabilitation of selected conflict-affected health facilities in Aley, Baabda, Machghara, and Rachaya to restore safe, functional, and accessible healthcare services. Scope of work The Consultant Engineer will be responsible for conducting technical assessments of conflict-affected health facilities, preparing the technical documentation required for rehabilitation works and providing technical supervision throughout the implementation period to ensure quality, compliance and timely completion of rehabilitation activities. The consultancy will be implemented in two phases: Phase I: Assessment, design and planning Phase II: Implementation and supervision Phase I Assessment Phase The consultant shall: Conduct site visits to the targeted health facilities in Aley, Baabda, Machghara, and Rachaya. Assess damages resulting from the recent conflict. Evaluate the condition of buildings, utilities, electrical systems, plumbing, sanitation facilities, accessibility features, doors, windows, roofs, ceilings, flooring, and other infrastructure components. Identify safety concerns and urgent rehabilitation requirements. Assess the functionality of spaces and provide recommendations to improve service delivery and patient flow where needed. Document findings through photographs and technical observations. Design and Planning Phase The consultant shall: Develop detailed rehabilitation recommendations for each facility. Prepare technical drawings, sketches, or layouts in affected areas. Prepare detailed BoQs for all proposed rehabilitation work (plumbing, tiling, electrical, glass work etc) Define implementation priorities and recommend a phased approach where applicable. Ensure that all proposed works comply with relevant engineering standards, safety requirements, accessibility considerations, and Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) requirements. Phase II Implementation and Supervision Phase Following completion of the assessment and the design and planning phase, the consultant will support the IRC during the implementation of rehabilitation works and provide technical oversight of the selected contractor(s). The consultant shall: Review and validate the contractor's workplan, methodology, and implementation schedule prior to commencement of works. Conduct regular site visits to the targeted health facilities throughout the implementation period - a minimum of one site visit per week for each facility where rehabilitation activities are ongoing, and additional visits as required during critical implementation stages or upon IRC request. Monitor rehabilitation works to ensure compliance with the approved technical specifications, drawings, BoQs, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Verify the quality of materials and workmanship used during implementation. Identify any technical issues, deviations, or risks and raise it to IRC with the provision of recommendations for corrective actions. Provide technical guidance and clarification to contractors as needed during implementation. Participate in meetings with contractors, IRC staff, PHCC management, and relevant stakeholders. Review and certify completed quantities of work and verify contractor progress against the approved implementation schedule. Document implementation progress through periodic site supervision reports, including photographic evidence. Ensure that all rehabilitation interventions are completed in accordance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, accessibility considerations, and MoPH requirements. Support IRC in the final acceptance and handover of completed rehabilitation works. Prepare a final completion and supervision report summarizing implementation progress, challenge

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