Senior Research Associate (Health Economist) - Employment, career opportunity in USA

United States of America: Senior Research Associate (Health Economist)
Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative
Country: United States of America
Deadline: 26th Nov 2013

Overview:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) was founded in 2002 by President Bill Clinton to provide solutions to the biggest challenges impeding effective health delivery in developing countries. CHAI applies the rigorous thinking, analysis, and urgency of the business world to save lives and strengthen health systems rapidly and more efficiently by improving markets for medicines and diagnostics, lowering the cost of treatment, and accelerating access to key drugs and technologies. As a trusted partner to governments, CHAI’s programs have helped more than four million people access treatment for HIV/AIDS at reduced costs, and have led to more than $1 billion in savings for developing countries. In addition to retaining its initial focus HIV/AIDS care and treatment, CHAI implements programs on vaccines, malaria, health systems strengthening, and maternal child health in more than 25 countries.

Applied Analytics Team
Working closely with CHAI country teams and partner governments, CHAI’s Applied Analytics Team (AAT) uses operations research, mathematical modeling, impact evaluations, and other analytical tools to improve health care delivery.

AAT is seeking a Senior Research Associate with expertise in health economics. The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for developing economic models and leading costing studies to assess the cost-effectiveness of different health interventions, with the goal of informing national health policy and decision-making. Particular emphasis will be on HIV treatment and prevention.

The Senior Research Associate will report to the AAT Director.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and document economic evaluations of health programs and interventions with a specific emphasis on providing evidence to support efficient resource allocation decisions in resource-limited settings
• Conduct cost-effectiveness modeling to assess the impact of HIV treatment as prevention and provide policy-relevant evidence for ministries of health
• Serve as a technical advisor on costing and cost-effectiveness research, data collection activities, and formulation of program design and policy recommendations

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree with significant relevant experience preferred. PhD or Masters in Economics or Health Economics or related degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in public health, health economics, health finance, or epidemiology.
• Significant technical experience with costing, cost and decision modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis, and the effective use of cost information to inform policy formulation and program design
• Demonstrated success in a technical role, including the capacity to synthesize data into an effective presentation of results for a variety of audiences
• Experience working in limited resource country settings
• Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think independently, be flexible, and juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel

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