Reference Number: RO-HERU -141220
Category: Research Health Economics
Job Grade: 7.01
JOB PURPOSE:
The research officer will be responsible for 1) Supporting a body of work focused on examining healthcare priority setting in Kenya the broader East African region, 2) Support institutionalization of health technology assessment in Kenya and the East African region, 3) Conduct health technology assessments in collaboration with government
Description:
REPORTS TO: PI
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: None
JOB DIMENSIONS: The primary responsibility will be to coordinate and support a body of work focused on the costing and economic evaluation of healthcare interventions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
For the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) to:
Develop research proposals for ethics and scientific review
Lead the implementation of studies once ethics review has been obtained
Lead the analysis and write-up of study findings
Support HERU policy engagement initiatives
Develop grant applications for funding
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics or a health-related subject
A masters in health Economics
At least three (3) year related work experience.
Experience and skills in health technology assessments (including skills in costing, and cost-effectiveness analysis of healthcare interventions including using modelling approaches such as decision tree and markov models, budget impact analysis, and evidence synthesis).
Experience and skills in econometrics and its application to the economics of health systems such as equity and efficiency analysis
Strong quantitative data analysis skills using R and Stata as a minimum
Desirable Criteria
Excellent organisational and communication skills
COMPETENCIES:
Good writing skills
Good presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)
Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
Office based
Field work in selected counties
Willingness to travel throughout the country
Working hours:
Requires flexibility in the hours worked, with the priority being meeting the team’s research goals
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