Health Economist at University of the Witwatersrand

Key performance areas

• Develop data collection tools/ case report forms for costing of projects.
• Work with external / internal consultants to develop a costing model.
• Collect costing data to inform the economic costing of projects.
• Review and update costing model based on emerging data.
• Train study team on data collection tools.
• Perform data analysis, prepare tables and write up methodologies used and results.
• Contribute to and prepare publications.
• Compile relevant reports and research findings.
• Conduct literature review.
• Participate in the writing of research proposals and, when required, funding proposals.
• Collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies within the programmes managed by the unit and provide advice or guidance on study design, protocol, research tools, data analysis and research related activities.
• Conceptualise and provide expert advice and guidance on research design.
• Coach and train the team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with study staff, stakeholders, consortium members, and external collaborators.

Requirements and minimum education and training

• Master’s degree in Health Economics or Public Health with economics. 
• Required minimum work experience
• Minimum 2 years research experience (Minimum 2 years’ experience in Public Health with economics and/ or Health Economics).
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Practical experience in conducting health economic research using various methodological designs. Experience in data analysis (longitudinal data sets) and publication writing.
• Familiarity with health and economic software.
• Systematic and analytical in approach to research.
• Tactful, respectful and non-judgmental.
• Good administrative skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse / multidisciplinary team.
• Assertive, confident and adaptable.
• Statistics and Epidemiology knowledge.