Senior Health Economist
3 weeks ago
- To lead Health Economic evaluation and econometric research, and to lecture in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme and supervise students (Masters and PhD candidates)
- Wits School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg
- An opening exists for an energetic researcher who will be a crucial member of the PRICELESS team and will manage research using large datasets to evaluate the impact of existing or possible health policy interventions in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa
- The role will require strong communication skills, familiarity with applied economics and program evaluation research methods, familiarity with data manipulation and management, strong econometric and statistical training, and familiarity with statistical software packages (i.e. STATA and R)
- The post-holder will report to the Research Director and will be based at the School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg
- 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
- Teach on the Wits Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme, and other courses from time to time, and supervise students (Masters and PhD candidates)
- Uphold the values of PRICELESS
- PhD in Health Economics
- 4 years post-doc experience
- Minimum four years working experience in a research environment
- Experience in decision analytical modelling
- Published 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
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
- Closing date: 20 March 2025
- Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
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