Senior Health Economist - (Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

Aj Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned health-focused organization in Johannesburg seeks a qualified individual to lead economic evaluation research and lecture in the Masters in Public Health program. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Health Economics, at least 4 years of experience in health economics research, and a proven track record of publishing in academic journals. The role includes supervising students and managing research projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Health Economics required.
• Must have published economic evaluations in academic journals.
• 4+ years experience in Health Economics Research environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic evaluation research.
• Lecture in the Masters in Public Health Programme.
• Supervise students (Masters and PhD candidates).
• Identify novel research methods.
• Attract research funding.
• Publish research findings.

Skills

Analytical decision modelling

Strong writing skills

Presentation skills

Conceptualisation skills

Education

PhD in Health Economics

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

To lead economic evaluation research and to lecture in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme and supervise students (Masters and PhD candidates)

Location

Wits School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg

Key Performance Areas

• Identify novel research methods and ideas
• Attract research funding by identifying and applying for research grants in line with PRICELESS research strategy
• Publish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, reports, and present findings to stakeholders, the PRICELESS team, and other groups
• Manage research projects from inception to completion
• Manage and mentor junior researchers

Required Minimum Education and Training

• PhD in Health Economics
• Must have published on Economic Evaluations in Academic Journals

Required Minimum Work Experience

• 4 years working experience in a Health Economics Research environment
• Experience in conducting economic evaluations

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

• Experience in analytical decision modelling
• Published economic evaluation articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Good conceptualisation skills
• Experience in teaching and student supervision
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to taking on several duties
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

To Apply

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.

Closing Date

30 January