Lead Poisoning Prevention Consultant - Abuja, Nigeria

at  Resolve to Save Lives

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a US-based, global public health organization with a mission to prevent 100 million deaths from heart disease and to make the world safer from epidemics. We are led by Dr Tom Frieden, former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2017, Resolve to Save Lives has partnered with low- and middle-income country governments, multi-lateral agencies, academic and other civil society partners, and communities to build capacity for and support the implementation of enabling policies and effective programs to treat and control hypertension, reduce sodium intake, eliminate artificial trans fat, and strengthen systems for epidemic prevention.
The Cardiovascular Health (CVH) unit at RTSL provides technical assistance in developing cardiovascular disease prevention programs to help countries improve the heart health of their people.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental health, public health, regulatory affairs or a related area
• Experience working with Nigerian regulatory and health systems involved in environmental and public health issues related to lead exposure
• Demonstrated experience in conducting stakeholder analyses, regulatory assessments, or capacity assessments in LMICs

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise in both policy and operational environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively report findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders across various levels of government
• Excellent partner and 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

POSITION PURPOSE

The Nutrition and Surveillance Team at RTSL is seeking a Lead Poisoning Prevention Consultant for a twelve-month independent contractor position based in Abuja, Nigeria. The consultant will conduct comprehensive stakeholder, regulatory, and capacity assessments to advance the effort to eliminate lead exposure in Nigeria.