Responsibilities
- leading the development of modules of the technical package, including updating systematic reviews where relevant
- systematically searching the literature and compiling evidence to support key actions and interventions
- mapping key stakeholders and ongoing efforts in the lead sector
- drafting outlines and the text of the module itself, and responding to edits and input from RTSL, peer review experts, WHO, and end users
- Literature review and synthesis: Where existing systematic reviews align with the contents of the module and are out of date, update the systematic review using the same search criteria
- Where standards for lead content, regulations, reporting, or other relevant criteria exist relevant to a given module, conduct a systematic, narrative, and/or scoping review to assess the landscape of standards available
- Using a systematic approach, assess relevant peer-reviewed and gray literature databases to synthesize existing evidence to guide development of practical, implementable technical package modules
- Summarize existing literature, stakeholders, interventions, and effectiveness
- Writing and reviewing: Review and revise outlines of the modules to align with key actions, length limits, key deadlines, and other criteria as outlined by the RTSL and WHO teams
- Draft sections of the modules following finalized outlines
- Review comments and edits on outlines and full text from RTSL and WHO team, peer reviewers, partners, end users, and other experts, and respond to requested changes in a timely manner
- Expert engagement: Engage with experts, peer reviewers, end users, RTSL, and WHO to present module content and receive live feedback as needed
- Internal engagement: Engage with RTSL regularly for feedback on literature reviews, outlines, and modules, in an in-person convening (with the potential for up to 3 additional sessions) for deeper strategic sessions focused on drafting and finalizing products
Requirements
- 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
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- Ability to attend periodic in-person meetings
