India Health Action Trust
**Job Description: Environmental Expert – India Health Action Trust (IHAT)**
**Job Location:** Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
**Experience Required:** Minimum five years of experience in managing public health programs in India, with expertise in environmental health and lead exposure mitigation.
**About the Company:**
India Health Action Trust (IHAT) was established in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to reduce health and social inequities among vulnerable and marginalized populations. IHAT works closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Bihar, to achieve public health goals. The organization focuses on areas such as prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNCH), nutrition, and strengthening health systems. IHAT uses program science to optimize and scale public health programs while partnering with governments and communities.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Environmental Assessments & Risk Analysis:** Lead the design and execution of environmental assessments to identify high-risk areas for lead exposure, including seasonal variations in contamination levels. Collaborate with institutions like RMLIMS conducting lead exposure assessments and provide technical inputs. Support the development and implementation of assessments in prioritized areas, including soil, water, and paint testing, to assess lead contamination levels and exposure risks.
2. **Data Analysis & Reporting:** Evaluate and peer-review assessment reports, analyze collected data to identify exposure trends, and prepare executive summaries with key risks and recommendations for stakeholders. Ensure alignment of assessment methodologies with global best practices and the GoUP’s strategic priorities.
3. **Community Education & Awareness:** Develop and implement strategies to educate communities on lead poisoning risks, prevention measures, and available resources.
4. **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Work closely with public health officials, environmental agencies, and community organizations to support the review and strengthening of state-level policies related to environmental safety and lead exposure.
5. **Remedial Action Planning:** Support the development and implementation of targeted interventions to reduce lead exposure and mitigate its health impacts. Contribute to policy discussions, provide scientific insights, and suggest regulatory measures to strengthen environmental safety standards.
6. **Technical Support & Expertise:** Provide expert guidance on environmental risk factors, regulatory compliance, and best practices for lead exposure mitigation. Lead the development of monitoring frameworks and key performance indicators for intervention tracking. Stay updated on emerging environmental risks and innovative solutions for lead poisoning prevention, integrating best practices into program strategies.
**Key Competencies:**
– Proven expertise in designing and implementing environmental risk mitigation strategies, specifically addressing lead exposure.
– In-depth knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies and remediation strategies.
– Analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation.
– Strong coordination and communication skills.
– Proficiency in using MS Office and various health program-related IT applications.
**Education:** Master’s in Environmental Sciences. Candidates with a PhD are preferred.
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