Consultant, Technical Package Modules – Lead Poisoning Prevention

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead poisoning has a detrimental impact on children, potentially resulting in severe and irreversible health consequences.

• RTSL is collaborating with the WHO to create a technical package aimed at preventing lead poisoning, with plans for its launch around 2027.

• Assist in the creation of the four modules that comprise the technical package.

• Primary responsibilities include overseeing module development, updating systematic reviews, gathering evidence, mapping stakeholders, and drafting outlines and texts.

• Regularly engage with experts and RTSL to obtain feedback on literature reviews, outlines, and modules.

• Deliverables must be submitted to the Senior Technical Advisor, who will oversee the progress on these deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in one or more of the following domains:

• Blood lead data, surveillance, and epidemiologic/clinical responses to chemical events.

• Investigation and remediation of environmental sources.

• Industrial and occupational lead usage, hazards, and safety.

• Lead contamination in consumer products and supply chains.

• Over 7 years of pertinent global health or development experience.

• Proven experience in technical writing.

• Background in environmental health/lead exposure relevant to the aforementioned areas.

• Experience in conducting policy and other systematic reviews.

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, or international development.

• Capability to convey technical knowledge and expertise effectively in both policy and operational contexts.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Exceptional project management abilities.

• Strong analytical and research competencies.

• High level of initiative, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

• Effective time-management skills with the capacity to thrive in a deadline-driven environment, including the ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple tasks.

• Willingness to attend periodic in-person meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Length of Engagement: Initially three months, with the potential for extension of up to four additional months.

• Level of Effort: Estimated at 75-100% FTE.

• Location: Remote.

• Job Structure: Independent Contractor.