Consultant, Technical Package Modules – Lead Poisoning Prevention

Resolve To Save Lives

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.

Posted 5/2/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical writingsystematic reviewsenvironmental healthlead exposureblood lead datasurveillanceepidemiologypolicy analysisenvironmental source investigationremediation

Soft Skills

communication skillsproject managementanalytical skillsresearch skillsinitiativeadaptabilityproblem-solvingcreativitytime-managementability to prioritize

Certifications

Master’s degree in public healthMaster’s degree in epidemiologyMaster’s degree in public policyMaster’s degree in international development