FHI 360’s Program Sciences and Technical Support (PSTS) Department has an opening for a Scientist-Economics position in our Durham NC or Washington DC office. PSTS collaborates with program partners in low- and middle-income countries in conducting applied research and providing technical assistance to strengthen health service delivery. The Scientist-Economics position offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and to produce evidence through research to aid decision making for health programs. Candidates should be prepared to apply principles and techniques in research on the economics of health services in resource-poor settings.
Initiates, directs, and executes scientific research studies and provides evaluation technical support to projects and health service programs. Applies a wide variety of health economics principles, methods, and concepts to studies, problems, and projects. Plans and executes trainings. Makes major contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Acts as spokesperson on research studies. Interfaces with various departments and serves as an internal consultant.
- Provides scientific leadership for designing, implementing, and managing health economics research studies
- Presents methods and findings of research and technical assistance initiatives in technical reports, publications for the scientific literature, and technical meetings
- Provides technical leadership to build capacity of internal colleagues and external partners
- Designs and leads trainings and leads preparation of supporting materials
- Provides in-house review of protocols, papers, research strategies, and proposals for funding projects for methodological and technological soundness
- Leads and serves on teams preparing proposals for new business
- Expertise in specialized areas such as:
- cost, cost-benefit, and cost-effectiveness analyses;
- health care expenditure studies (including efficiency and sustainability analyses);
- health care financing mechanisms supporting universal health coverage (including community-based financing social health insurance, and equitable access to care);
- performance-based financing (including financial and non-financial incentives).
- Comprehensive knowledge of health economics theories, concepts and practices and ability to apply these in scientific projects and research studies
- Excellent skills in study design and quantitative analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and provide correction action
- Demonstrates technical skills, scientific creativity, self-initiative, collaboration with others, and independent thought
- Masters degree with 10+ years of relevant health economics experience
- Typically requires 5-8 years of post-doctorate experience developing and carrying out research studies and scientific projects
- Experience leading the design and implementation of health economic analyses in low- and middle-income countries
- Experience in public health policy analysis, health policy research, implementation science, or related fields
- Experience contributing to initiatives to seek funding for new business
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Additional skills in French or Portuguese preferred
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or in work-related academic, governmental, or industry setting
- Experience working internationally in resource-poor settings
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