Industrial Hygienist - Consultant, Global Health

Location:
Illinois
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO of engaged employees and volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we canreinforce aculture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Industrial Hygienist is to assist with the implementation and management of the IDPH respiratory protection program in the state of IL. The Industrial Hygienist will act as a liaison between LTCF, University of Chicago and Project HOPE.

PRINICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and executing studies to monitor and assess employees' exposure to health risks,
  and to measure the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and
  procedures.
• Overseeing biological monitoring programs.
• Assessing and analyzing research data, summarizing statistics, and compiling reports.
• Proposing and leading the implementation of programs to protect employee health and
  implementing ergonomics.
• Conduct training and session in conjunction with Lead Clinician on Project ECHO.
• Active member of Clinical RPP Echo Team.
• Advising and collaborating with LTCF management to resolve occupational health issues.
• Ensuring employee awareness of occupational health and safety concerns, programs, and
  regulations by conducting training and presentations.
• Implementing corrective actions and suspending operations if required.
• Advising various parties on workers' compensation claims pertaining to workplace
  exposures.
• Assist with gap analysis and LTCF/partner needs.
• Assist Project HOPE with equipment and supply order and needs for air filtration.
• Maintaining current knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
• Ensure that the program is in compliance with local, state, federal, and external laws,
  rules, and regulations, including all IDPH regulations and requirements.
• Oversee the systematic and continuous data collection and analysis on the progress of
  activities over time and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality, accuracy in line
  with the logical framework approaches (LFAs) best practice and project documents.
• Participate in monthly reporting mechanisms and ensure the timely reporting of
  program deliverables.
• Attend, upon delegation, coordination meetings on behalf of the organization, gather
  and share information, develop and nurture contacts within IDPH as appropriate
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization,
  notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values,
  and standpoint regarding internal and external actors.
• Maintain frequent communication with Project HOPE Program Staff, Consultants and
  University of Chicago
• Maintain regular communications with project HOPE for all programmatic aspects and
  operational matters related to the implementation of all grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree required; MPH preferred
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• 3+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated, successful experience with US Government funding
• Familiarity with public health initiatives, especially COVID-19 vaccination efforts
  including the work of state and local health departments.
• Understanding of health needs of vulnerable populations in the United States.
• Understanding and ability to work in unstable and multi-cultural environment (cultural
  sensitivity)
• Full computer literacy and adequate administrative skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.

Work environment:

• Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level
• Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions
• Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation
• While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently