Overview
The consultant will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health to strengthen clinical management of lead exposure, enhance the capacity of poisons centers, and support antidote/chelator procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and update national protocols and guidelines for lead poisoning diagnosis and treatment.
- Develop or update clinical management guidelines, training modules, and job aids.
- Conduct training workshops for health professionals.
- Assess current capacity of poisons centers and develop SOPs.
- Facilitate training for poisons center staff.
- Support the establishment of a national poisons center network.
- Map current availability and procurement pathways for antidotes/chelators.
- Provide technical guidance on forecasting, procurement, and stockpiling strategies.
- Develop a national procurement and supply plan for antidotes/chelators.
- Develop the estimation cost of chelation medicine and assist with the procurement process.
- Support advocacy for inclusion of chelators in essential medicines lists.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a medical doctor working in health care facilities, clinical toxicology, poisons center operations, or health emergency.
- Proven experience in guidelines and training package development, and health systems strengthening.
- Experience working with ministries of health, WHO, or other international organizations (desirable).
- Direct involvement in procurement and supply chain management of essential medicines (desirable).
- Familiarity with WHO frameworks and international toxicology networks (desirable).
Qualifications
- First Degree in medicine.
- Specialization in internal medicine, toxicology, pharmacology, or public health (desirable).
- Additional certifications or training in chemical safety, poisons center operations, or emergency healthcare systems (desirable).
