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VACANCY FOR POSITION IN HEALTH ECONOMICS
Johannesburg, South Africa
An opening exists for an energetic researcher for program on cost effectiveness and evidence-based approaches in setting health priorities and maximizing their impact in SA. The work will build on PRICELESS SA already established base of economic evaluation that is immediately relevant to health priorities in South Africa www.pricelesssa.ac.za . This position is located in the PRICELESS SA (Priority Cost Effective lessons for Systems Strengthening) secretariat at the MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand offices, School of Public Health in Johannesburg. The Wits School of Public Health is an attractive new building near the Faculty of Health Sciences. Johannesburg is a world class city with attractive residential suburbs and exciting cultural hubs.
Background: The main goals of PRICELESS-SA (Priority cost-effective lessons for systems strengthening-South Africa) are to:
· Strengthen local capacity to develop economic evidence for setting priorities
In this era of fiscal restraint there is a need to understand better how to use resources. This established secretariat works with key stakeholders including the National Department of Health. We engage with top academics across the country and internationally with others including NICE International UK and the HITAP Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program in Thailand.
Brief Description
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Responsibilities: The current opening is for a versatile individual who can both provide statistical and economic analysis support to the team and take leadership on individual research studies. Work is expected to be in health technology assessment with opportunities for wider application of health economics.
Requirements:
Remuneration: Highly competitive salary dependent on qualifications, experience and level of appointment. Package can include Medical Insurance (optional). Appointment Initially for three years, contract renewable.
Enquiries: Interested applicants may obtain more detailed information from Karen Hofman on Karen.Hofman@wits.ac.za and +27 11 717 2083/2624; or www.pricelesssa.ac.za
Johannesburg, South Africa
An opening exists for an energetic researcher for program on cost effectiveness and evidence-based approaches in setting health priorities and maximizing their impact in SA. The work will build on PRICELESS SA already established base of economic evaluation that is immediately relevant to health priorities in South Africa www.pricelesssa.ac.za . This position is located in the PRICELESS SA (Priority Cost Effective lessons for Systems Strengthening) secretariat at the MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand offices, School of Public Health in Johannesburg. The Wits School of Public Health is an attractive new building near the Faculty of Health Sciences. Johannesburg is a world class city with attractive residential suburbs and exciting cultural hubs.
Background: The main goals of PRICELESS-SA (Priority cost-effective lessons for systems strengthening-South Africa) are to:
- Provide policymakers with information on ‘Best Buys’ for public health
· Strengthen local capacity to develop economic evidence for setting priorities
In this era of fiscal restraint there is a need to understand better how to use resources. This established secretariat works with key stakeholders including the National Department of Health. We engage with top academics across the country and internationally with others including NICE International UK and the HITAP Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program in Thailand.
Brief Description
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Responsibilities: The current opening is for a versatile individual who can both provide statistical and economic analysis support to the team and take leadership on individual research studies. Work is expected to be in health technology assessment with opportunities for wider application of health economics.
Requirements:
- Health economist, a Masters or PhD degree in economics or a related field, such as operational research, medical science decision making, actuary or epidemiologist.
- Strong quantitative skills and a broad technical competence.
- Enthusiasm for working in a multi-disciplinary environment and a team player.
- Experience in carrying out applied priority setting research in South Africa or other low or middle income settings.
- Strong communication skills and proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- A demonstrated ability to develop and implement research projects.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, resourcefulness, and intellectual creativity.
- Ability to prepare grant proposals would be an advantage
Remuneration: Highly competitive salary dependent on qualifications, experience and level of appointment. Package can include Medical Insurance (optional). Appointment Initially for three years, contract renewable.
Enquiries: Interested applicants may obtain more detailed information from Karen Hofman on Karen.Hofman@wits.ac.za and +27 11 717 2083/2624; or www.pricelesssa.ac.za
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