Consultant, Desk Research and Technical Writing – Lead Poisoning Prevention Modules

Role Overview

• Support the development of four lead poisoning prevention modules
• Lead the development of modules of the technical package
• Update systematic reviews where relevant
• Systematically search the literature and compile evidence
• Map key stakeholders and ongoing efforts in the lead sector
• Draft outlines and text of the module
• Respond to edits and input from RTSL, peer review experts, WHO, and end users

Requirements

• Expertise in analyzing and interpreting blood lead level data
• Expertise in establishing blood lead surveillance and monitoring
• Expertise in responding to elevated blood lead levels
• Expertise in clinical treatment of lead poisoning
• Expertise in analyzing and interpreting data on lead in sources
• Expertise in monitoring lead in the environment
• Expertise in investigating environmental sources as potential exposures
• Expertise in regulations and standards for safe lead use
• Expertise in testing and reporting to improve occupational health
• 7+ years of relevant global health or development experience
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing
• Experience in environmental health/lead exposure
• Experience conducting policy and other systematic reviews
• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy or international development

Benefits

• Length of Engagement: Three months initially, with possibility of extension up to 4 additional months
• Level of Effort: Estimated at 75-100% FTE
• Job Structure: Independent Contractor