Senior Technical Consultant, Global TFA Laboratory Capacity Strategy at Resolve to Save Lives
Resolve to Save Lives was created in 2017 by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Through his work in government and with philanthropy, Dr. Frieden pinpointed a unique problem: no one is thinking about how to systematically combat the world’s leading killers.
Position Summary
RTSL works to advance the elimination of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) from food supplies across low- and middle-income countries, as part of a broader agenda to prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce diet-related mortality.
- iTFA are estimated to contribute to approximately 278,000 deaths annually, according to recent WHO estimates.
- Effective elimination of iTFA requires strong regulatory frameworks and robust laboratory systems to monitor industry compliance, generate high-quality results, evidence, and support enforcement action.
- Over the past several years, RTSL and its partners have commissioned and supported laboratory capacity assessments in a number of countries, including India, Egypt, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Mexico.
Core Tasks and Activities
- RTSL is seeking to hire a consultant to translate the evidence and implementation experience into a coherent global strategy for strengthening laboratory capacity for TFA analysis in priority countries - grounded in existing evidence and informed by primary stakeholder engagement, supported by a practical training framework and analysis of sustainable financing mechanisms, to guide investment and program design over the next three to five years.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public health, food science, food technology, analytical chemistry, laboratory science, or a related field.
Experience
Demonstrated expertise in laboratory systems strengthening
Demonstrated experience in building lab capacity for public health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts.
- Track record of developing technical strategies, frameworks, or program plans in a global health or food safety context, with evidence of uptake by commissioning organizations.
- Familiarity with relevant international analytical standards and quality frameworks, including ISO laboratory accreditation standards, AOAC International methods and validation protocols, and AOCS official methods for fatty acid and lipid analysis, and their practical application in regulatory and food safety laboratory contexts.
Skills & Abilities
Proven ability to conduct key informant interviews and stakeholder consultations with government officials, regulatory bodies, laboratory professionals, and international partners.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to synthesize complex technical evidence into clear, actionable outputs for senior non-specialist audiences.
- Ability to work independently and manage a multi-phase assignment with limited supervision, while maintaining regular communication with the internal RTSL team.
- Ability to travel internationally to program countries as needed and agreed upon with prior approval by RTSL Contract Manager
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
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