Lead Exposure Reduction Consultant

About the role

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is seeking a Lead Exposure Reduction Consultant to be embedded within the Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Health in Abuja, Nigeria. The consultant will support the implementation of national strategies to reduce lead exposure, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in accelerating implementation of lead exposure policies.
• Coordinate cross‑ministerial activities and engage key regulatory agencies such as NAFDAC, SON, and FCCPC.
• Facilitate stakeholder coordination, surveillance, and public health interventions related to consumer‑product lead exposure.
• Support the use of the Minister’s convening power to advance policy frameworks and resource allocation.
• Provide technical assistance for policy development, enforcement strengthening, and monitoring of implementation progress.

Required profile

• Experience in public health, environmental health, or related policy work.
• Familiarity with Nigerian health ministries and regulatory agencies is advantageous.
• Ability to work full‑time on a 12‑month contract as an independent contractor.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national health policy on lead exposure.
• Collaboration with a global health organization and Nigerian government partners.
• Full‑time engagement for a 12‑month period.