World Health Organization (WHO) Vacancies in Ethiopia

Programme Overview: Lead exposure remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, recent assessments have revealed multiple exposure pathways, including recycled metal utensils, unsafe battery acid disposal, and informal economic practices. WHO has a unique role in supporting countries to strengthen clinical management of lead poisoning, enhance the capacity of poisons centers, and ensure the availability of antidotes/chelators.

Organization WHO – AF_ETH Ethiopia

Job Category External Consultant

Contract Duration 7 Months

Primary Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Current Open Vacancy

External Consultant (Lead Elimination Initiative)

Grade: NO-C
💰 Remuneration: $3,598.00 / month (Local Currency Equivalent)
Schedule: Full-time
📅 Closing Date: June 16, 2026

Purpose of the Post: 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 procurement capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review existing national protocols and guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of lead poisoning.
Develop or update Lead Poisoning clinical management guidelines, training modules, and job aids for clinicians.

Conduct training workshops for health professionals on case detection, management, and referral pathways.
Assess current capacity of national/regional poisons centers (staffing, infrastructure, data systems).
Develop SOPs for case reporting, triage, and response to lead exposure incidents.

Map current availability and procurement pathways for antidotes/chelators (e.g., EDTA, DMSA).
Develop a national procurement and supply plan in collaboration with MoH, WHO, and partners.

Key Deliverables:

Month 3: Draft updated clinical management guidelines and training materials.

Month 5: Poisons center capacity assessment report and SOPs finalized.
Month 6: Training workshops completed for clinicians and poisons center staff.
Month 7: National procurement and supply plan for antidotes/chelators delivered; final technical report submitted.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education: First Degree in medicine is essential. Specialization in internal medicine, toxicology, pharmacology, or public health is desirable.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a medical doctor working in health care facilities, clinical toxicology, poisons center operations, or health emergencies.
Skills: Proven experience in guidelines and training package development, and health systems strengthening. Excellent knowledge of MS office software applications.

Language Skills: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and knowledge of Amharic is essential.

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Important Application Information

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This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station (Addis Ababa).

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