Consultant, Technical Package Modules – Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Consultant developing technical modules for lead poisoning prevention initiatives with RTSL, a global health organization tackling health threats. Focused on creating and delivering impactful solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead poisoning negatively affects children and can cause severe and irreversible health effects
- RTSL is working with WHO on a technical package for lead poisoning prevention and plans to launch it around 2027
- Support the development of the four modules of the technical package
- Core activities include leading module development, updating systematic reviews, compiling evidence, mapping stakeholders, and drafting outlines and texts
- Engage with experts and RTSL regularly for feedback on literature reviews, outlines, and modules
- Submit deliverables to the Senior Technical Advisor, who will monitor progress toward deliverables
Requirements:
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Blood lead data, surveillance and epidemiologic/clinical response to chemical events
- Environmental source investigation and remediation
- Industrial and occupational lead use, hazards, and safety
- Lead adulteration of consumer products and supply chains
- 7+ years of relevant global health or development experience
- Demonstrated experience with technical writing
- Experience in environmental health/lead exposure, per the above areas
- Experience conducting policy and other systematic reviews
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy or international development
- Ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise in both policy and operational environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- High degree of initiative, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and creativity
- Time-management skills with the ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently
- Ability to attend periodic in-person meetings
Benefits:
- Length of Engagement: Three months initially, with possibility of extension up to 4 additional months
- Level of Effort: Estimated at 75-100% FTE
- Location: Remote
- Job Structure: Independent Contractor















