. Background
Communicable diseases remain a major public health challenge in Lebanon, driven by evolving epidemiological patterns, increased population mobility, and persistent regional instability. Over recent years, the country has faced a compounded crisis characterized by severe economic deterioration, a fragile health system, large-scale population displacement, and periodic security tensions. These factors have significantly strained public health infrastructure and disrupted the continuity of essential health services.
The ongoing socioeconomic crisis has reduced access to healthcare, weakened disease surveillance systems, and limited the availability of essential medicines, vaccines, and laboratory supplies. At the same time, overcrowded living conditions, particularly among vulnerable populations, increase the risk of transmission of communicable diseases. Population movements, both internal displacement and cross-border migration, further complicate disease detection, reporting, and response efforts.
In this context, the risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable and emerging infectious diseases is heightened, while the capacity for timely detection and effective response remains challenged. Strengthening early warning systems, rapid response mechanisms, and multisectoral coordination is therefore critical to mitigate the impact of outbreaks, ensure continuity of essential public health functions, and safeguard population health.
Under the supervision of the Head of the Preventive Medicine Department, the Public Health Officer (Communicable Disease Response) will support national efforts in:
6.1 Qualifications
6.2 Experience
6.3 Skills
6.4 Languages
Preventive Medicine Department
Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Jnah – Beirut
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