Resolve to Save Lives’ Cardiovascular Health (CVH) unit works closely with Ministries of Health and other partners to save as many lives as possible from cardiovascular disease. Recently, RTSL has expanded our cardiovascular health work to incorporate lead poisoning prevention.

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 

Position Summary

Lead poisoning negatively affects children and can cause severe and irreversible health effects, including cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. Recent studies have estimated an enormous burden of cardiovascular disease from lead exposures, as many as 3.5 million deaths annually. RTSL is working with the World Health Organization (WHO) on a technical package for lead poisoning prevention and plans to launch the package around the World Health Assembly in 2027.

RTSL is seeking four consultants to support the development of the four modules. Each consultant should have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas of lead expertise:

1. Blood lead data, surveillance and epidemiologic/clinical response to chemical events
2. Environmental source investigation and remediation
3. Industrial and occupational lead use, hazards, and safety
4. Lead adulteration of consumer products and supply chains

These areas of expertise will each form the content of technical package modules. Core activities of the consultancy include 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. 

Core Tasks and Activities

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• Where existing systematic reviews align with the contents of the module and are out of date, update the systematic review using the same search criteria.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.

Contract Deliverables

• Updated systematic reviews as applicable
  • As applicable, published manuscripts of updated systematic reviews (secondary priority)
• Landscape mapping specific to the lead topic to reflect relevant findings from systematic reviews; module-specific stakeholders and decision makers; related case studies/country examples of policies and regulations, mitigation measures and interventions; critical knowledge gaps; and relevant resources and tools.
• Inputs to draft outline of module(s)
• Final outline of module, responsive to changes from RTSL, WHO, and other inputs
• Drafts of sections of module text

Contract Management

The Independent Contractor will submit all deliverables to the Senior Technical Advisor, Lead Poisoning Prevention, CVH, who will manage this contract and monitor progress toward the deliverables. 

Qualifications

Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Blood lead data, surveillance and epidemiologic/clinical response to chemical events. Example areas of expertise:

• Expertise in analyzing and interpreting blood lead level data, drawing epidemiologic inferences, and prioritizing sources
• Expertise in establishing blood lead surveillance and monitoring, and reporting within those systems, including active and/or passive systems
• Expertise in responding to elevated blood lead levels detected within ongoing surveillance, as well as epidemiologic response to chemical events
• Expertise in clinical treatment of lead poisoning, especially within chemical event response

Environmental source investigation and remediation. Example areas of expertise:

• Expertise in analyzing and interpreting data on lead in sources, especially for prioritization of major sources of exposure
• Expertise in monitoring lead in the environment and in sources/products
• Expertise in investigating environmental (e.g., soil, air, water), industrial (e.g., mining accidents), and consumer product sources as potential exposures within chemical event response

Industrial and occupational lead use, hazards, and safety. Example areas of expertise:

• Expertise in regulations and standards for safe, responsible use of lead in industry, especially to protect community and occupational health, and including producer responsibility schemes
• Expertise in national approaches to facilitating, mandating, or otherwise encouraging compliance from industry with responsibility schemes
• Expertise in testing and reporting to improve occupational health
• Expertise in facility inspection and ambient monitoring to facilitate enforcement approaches
• Expertise and familiarity in engaging with informal operations of industrial lead in LMICs

Lead adulteration of consumer products and supply chains. Example areas of expertise:

• Expertise in regulations and standards for lead in consumer products
• Expertise in technical assistance and engagement with producers to facilitate, mandate, or otherwise encourage change in production away from lead-containing products
• Expertise in rapid market surveys, screening, and other post-production enforcement measures, including for domestic and internationally-imported products
• Expertise and familiarity in engaging in the informal sector in LMICs

Experience:

• 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

Education:

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

Skills & abilities:

• 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

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources Operations, the Senior Manager, Global Benefits and HR Operations provides exemplary employee support and strategic systems management in support of a robust HR function. This position manages RTSL's global benefits strategy, Human Resource Information System (HRIS) architecture, leave administration, and HR compliance. The role oversees the design, evaluation, and delivery of benefits, and advises leadership on the most competitive, cost-effective options for RTSL's global workforce. As the owner of the organization's HRIS, this position ensures data integrity, process alignment, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations. The position also serves as the primary liaison to employees for all benefits and leave matters. This is a full-time remote position open to candidates based in the United States.

Core Responsibilities

Benefit Management 

• Manage RTSL's global benefits strategy by assessing competitiveness and equity across all locations and using benchmarking, utilization trends, and an understanding of RTSL's organizational culture and budget to guide recommendations.  
• Own the full project lifecycle of benefit plan design and management, including planning, vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, communication strategy, implementation, and annual renewals. 
• Oversee benefits administration with staff and partners, ensuring all enrollment processes, billing, data flows, and compliance activities function reliably across regions. Maintain updated benefit summaries and plans for all RTSL employee locations, including employer-of-record contracts, global handbooks, and benefit plan documents.  
• Steward strong partnerships with brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of plans and to drive continuous improvement in service, efficiency, and employee support. 
• Manage employer-sponsored retirement plan contributions and plan reconciliation. Coordinate and serve as a member of the 403(b) plan committee.  

Leave Management  

• Review and determine all leave types, eligibility criteria, entitlements, and limitations for each unique employee leave circumstance.  
• Advise managers and employees on leave matters, modeling empathy and technical expertise. 
• Liaise with leave-processing vendors for approval and payment of STD/LTD insurance and state-mandated PFL/disability programs, and utilize the HRIS to configure and track leave requests in accordance with local statutory laws globally.  

HRIS Administration   

• Serve as strategic owner and administrator of the HRIS, overseeing system configuration, data architecture, and permission structures to ensure accuracy and seamless employee and administrator experience.  
• Design, implement, and maintain SOPs and workflows to ensure data integrity across all HR processes while anticipating downstream impacts on Payroll, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders.  
• Liaise with the Payroll Officer to ensure end-to-end alignment of data transfers, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could affect pay, benefits, or compliance. Manage non-exempt employee time-tracking. Provide time sheet utilization and FLSA training to employees and their managers. Review and ensure manager approvals prior to bi-weekly payroll.  
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure employees' pay and benefits are processed accurately, and partner with Finance counterparts to resolve discrepancies. Lead quality checks to evaluate system performance, ensure adherence to internal controls, and drive continuous improvement in accuracy, automation, and efficiency. 
• Develop and deliver dashboards and data insights that equip management with timely, decision-ready HR information.  

Compliance 

• Own benefits regulatory compliance, including management of audit requests, required disclosures, and reporting obligations across all US jurisdictions for health, workers' compensation, and retirement plans. 
• Maintain knowledge of US laws governing benefits administration practices to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and international data protection laws.  
• Coordinate with appropriate vendors to file required reports in the US and support local finance and operations counterparts to meet country office requirements. 

Qualifications  

Experience: 

• 8+ years' progressive HR experience in benefits, payroll and HRIS administration  
• Experience working for a global NGO and administering benefits across different geographies  

Education:  

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field

Skills & abilities: 

• Ability to create and maintain excellent business and interpersonal relationships with staff at all levels and different geographies  
• Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism around sensitive information  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects efficiently and effectively   
• Proven ability to manage change and large-scale organizational communications and benefit initiatives  
• Demonstrated success in following established processes and processing information with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and sense of urgency  
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations  
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized  
• Proficiency with HR and payroll systems  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office  

Preferred qualifications

• HR Certifications – SHRM-CP and/or PHR

Compensation and Benefits 

Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything possible to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success. 

The starting salary range for this position is $98,000 to $118,000 annually. The exact offer will be determined by various factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role.

In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including:  

• Health insurance for you and your dependents 
• Contributions toward retirement  
• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays 
• Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year  
• Professional development and home office setup benefits 
• Up-to-date computer equipment