___ ___ _______________ ________ / / / / / _____________/ / ___ | / / / / / / / / | | _ / / / / / / / / | | |_| / / / / / / / / | | _ / /__________/ / / /______ / /______| | | | / ___________ / / _______/ / ________ | | | / / / / / / / / | | | | / / / / / / / / | | | | / / / / / / / / | | | | / / / / / /_____________ / / | | |_| /__/ /__/ /________________/ /__/ |__| electronic HEALTH ECONOMICS ANALYSIS LETTERS |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||| Volume 1, Number 7, Part 2, November 1996 ||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| A publication of the INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION (iHEA) EDITORIAL BOARD W. David Bradford, Ph.D. Department of Economics, University of New Hampshire Jim Burgess, Ph.D. Management Science Group, Department of Veterans Affairs NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS The editors must hear from you so that eHEAL can effectively serve as a medium of communication for iHEA members. We are soliciting contributions from all members who have information relevant to the membership at large. There are a number of specific items we are seeking: * Announcement of job openings; * Announcement of conferences or seminars in health economics; * Calls for papers by journals and book editors; * Announcements of new appointments and promotions; * Articles describing activities or new initiatives at your institution, Center or firm (perhaps describing your departmental or university programs in health economics, discussing new pedagogical tools used in health economics education, describing new governmental policy initiatives or programs, and so forth). Please send any contributions via e-mail to the editors: W. David Bradford or James Burgess . ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||| Contents for the Issue ||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| JOBS Barents Group LLC Canadiam Medical Association Georgia State University University of Iowa University of Kentucky Lewin Group, Inc. Manitoba Health University of Michigan University of Oxford Office of Inspector General Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus Roche Social Security Adminstration Triangle Economic Research Tufts University VA Medical Center Yale University CONFERENCES Economics of Health Insurance in Low and Middle Income Countries SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This newsletter is typeset in Courier 10 point font, and reads best that format. If the document is not well-aligned, reset your mail reader to display a non-proportional font (such as Courier). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOBS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARENTS GROUP LLC INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FINANCING AND POLICY: SENIOR POSITION(S) Barents Group LLC, a subsidiary of KPMG Peat Marwick, is seeking a senior international health financing and policy specialist. Barents is an international professional services firm providing high level technical assistance in economics and business to governments, enterprises, and companies in emerging market countries, with offices in Washington, DC, London, Mexico, Almaty, and Jakarta and projects in over 20 countries worldwide. The senior health financing specialist should have extensive international experience and be capable of contributing to marketing the services of the health practice to donor agencies, governments, and businesses. One opportunity would be based in Washington, DC and would require US citizenship. Another opportunity exists in Barents Group (Europe), would be based in London, and requires citizenship in a European Union country. A graduate degree is preferred and language capabilities are a plus. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and CV to: For US position: Kathryn Langwell, Barents Group, LLC, 2001 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 For UK position: Ken Cahill, C/O Barents Group (Europe) ltd, 19-25 Argyll Street, London W1V 1AA, UK ---------------------------------------------------- CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Director, Economic Affairs The Canadian Medical Association is a professional organization representing the majority of physicians across Canada. Our mandate is to provide leadership in the development of coordinated national policies; to advocate responsibility and high standards in Canadian health care; and to provide comprehensive support to member physicians in the areas of training and practice, legal and ethical matters, and business and personal affairs. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, Professional Affairs, acts as the primary director of health economics policy activities and as a consultant to all directorates on related issues. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: Coordinates the work on areas related to expertise (economics and related health policy) into cohesive sets of information to assist the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Secretary General, and the Associate Secretary General of the CMA in decision making. Heads and coordinates teams responsible for projects/activities in health economics and encourages teamwork, cooperation, and excellence in all activities. Provides professional support to all CMA advisory structures, in matters related to health economics and public policy. Develops and explains policy positions taken by the CMA in the area of organization and management of the health care delivery system. Acts as a resource to divisional medical associations/societies and affiliates. Communicates with individuals and organizations engaged in the development and assessment of directions for the health care delivery system. Represents the CMA to outside bodies, as appropriate. Develops and maintains professional relations with other health research units in Canada and abroad. KNOWLEDGE: A knowledge of strategic planning, public policy analysis, health economics (macro, micro), leadership skills, socio-political trend analysis. A minimum of a master's degree in economics, health or public administration or political science. Knowledge of political science, public policy development, management and (or) organizational behaviour, and research methods. EXPERIENCE: Three years - the management of a research or policy unit. Five years - work within the health care delivery system. Five years - the preparation of research papers, position papers, and (or) briefs. At least 5 years - experience in a major institution (medical school, hospital, provincial government, major associations). To apply, please submit your resume in confidence by October 25, 1996, to: Department of Human Resources, 1867 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, KIG 3Y6. Fax: (613) 736-7882. ---------------------------------------------------- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA The Economics Department, within the School of Policy Studies, has tenure track faculty openings in several areas (Health, Education, & Welfare; Law & Economics; Demographic Economics). The appointments will be within the School of Policy Studies, and will require a formal joint appointment with some other college within the University. Applicants should briefly describe their research plan, state their teaching interests both inside and outside economics, and name departments outside economics and public administration where they would consider a joint appointment. The names and addresses of three references should also be included. Most appointments will be made at the assistant professor level, but more senior scholars with distinguished research records are encouraged to apply. The School of Policy Studies is a new college within Georgia State University and houses economics, public administration and several social science research units. Fields for these appointments are open, but research and teaching interests should center around the following: social policy, with research specialties in such areas as education, health and welfare policy and poverty studies; law and economics, especially in areas related to environmental law and issues related to the aging of the population. These positions are subject to budgetary approval. Application deadline is February 1, 1997. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Dean Roy Bahl, School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303. ---------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, IA Faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level beginning August 1997. Successful candidate will hold a tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Economics and a research appointment at the Public Policy Center. The Center is an independent, growing research facility that is part of the Office of the Vice President for Research. It provides excellent support staff, space, and equipment. We are especially interested in applicants with interests in health, transportation, or regional development policy. Salaries are highly competitive. Applicants should submit curriculum vita and samples of research. Screening will begin immediately. An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. For these positions, CONTACT: Recruiting Committee Chair, Dept. of Economics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242. ---------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MARTIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION The MHA program, housed in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, is recruiting for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level for Fall 1997. This position is a fully funded 9-month appointment, requiring a completed doctorate at the time of appointment. Successful candidates will teach courses and conduct research in health care finance. Candidates who do not currently have such expertise, but who are willing to develop teaching and research in health finance, are encouraged to apply. Programs in the Martin School are multi-disciplinary. In addition to health finance, we will give serious consideration to applicants from several areas, such as management and organization behavior, management information systems and health services delivery systems. The strongest applicants will have a special interest in health care finance. Typical teaching loads are two graduate courses per semester. There is a clear expectation that the successful candidate will conduct publishable research. Salary is competitive with other research universities. Applications are invited immediately. The search is expected to remain open until the appointment is made. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. All interested applicants should send a curriculum vita, three letters of references and a copy of a recent working paper or publication to: Glenn C. Blomquist, Search Committee Chair, Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Kentucky, 429 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY 40506-0027. ---------------------------------------------------- LEWIN GROUP, INC., Fairfax, VA The Lewin Group is a large consulting and research firm that serves a wide variety of government and private sector clients in health, welfare, labor, and other human resource areas. Openings are for Ph.D. or Masters/ABD economists in the fields of Health Economics; Welfare & Poverty; and Labor Economics over the next six months, with at least one available immediately. Primary interest is in candidates at the entry level or with two to three years of relevant experience, but more senior candidates will also be considered. Candidates should have strong analytical and statistical capabilities, strong oral and written communication skills, interest in working on applied research that is often policy driven, ability and desire to work as part of a team, and ability to work to a deadline. Salaries are competitive. Send resume and writing sample. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Dr. David Stapleton, The Lewin Group, Inc., 9302 Lee Highway, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031. ---------------------------------------------------- MANITOBA HEALTH Epidemiology Unit, Public Health Branch Research Statistical Analyst SALARY RANGE: $34,346 - $41,249 DUTIES: Together with the Epidemiology Unit staff and collaborative researchers, analyze epidemiologic project needs (in terms of statistical analysis and reporting), define and carry out statistical analyses for projects, compile necessary reports, design and develop and apply computer statistical programs to organize and analyze data in a UNIX-based computer and personal computer environments within specified timeframes. This position will support research projects at their inception in terms of assisting with detailed proposal and design development (particularly relating to statistical analyses). QUALIFICATIONS: The following are required: - Degree in Social Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics from an approved post secondary institute - Demonstrated expertise (3-5 years of experience) in Health research including statistical analytical capability and expertise in SAS programming in the UNIX and PC environment - Experience in analyzing large databases - Experience with PC-based database and spreadsheet software, i.e. ACCESS, EXCEL, LOTUS, Dbase, etc. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team setting are required - Good writing, analytical, organizational and planning skills are essential - Knowledge of relational database management systems and experience with large Health databases is preferred. Affirmative Action is a factor in selection. Applicants are encouraged to indicate if they are from any of the following groups: women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. APPLY IN WRITING TO: Manitoba Health, Human Resources Services, 602-234 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1MB, FAX: (204) 945-1999, Competition Number: 21-071/96 ---------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI The Population Studies Center expects to have one opening beginning on or about September 1, 1997 for a postdoctoral fellow in the economics and demography of aging, sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. Applicants must have Ph.D. in economics, demography, or other social science (sociology, anthropology). Background in aging is desirable but not required. Selection will be based on scholarly potential and compatibility with a faculty mentor. Positions offer exceptional opportunity for collaboration with staff of the Institute for Social Research on major projects, including HRS, AHEAD and PSID. Term of appointment two years. Stipend commensurate with experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents) of the U.S. Screening of applications will begin on February 1, 1997. Send letter of inquiry, curriculum vita, brief statement (1-2 pages) of research interests, examples of written work, and 3 letters of recommendation. An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. CONTACT: Chair, NIA Postdoctoral Search Committee, Population Studies Center, 1225 South University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2590. ---------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Economist University academic related scale II (IIX regrade decision pending) Salary £19,848 - £26,430 p.a. A senior health economist is sought to develop projects within an established and friendly multidisciplinary research group. The NPEU has an international reputation for excellent research on services and health interventions for women and their babies a round the time of birth, and is committed to a programme of economics work, including descriptive studies and evaluative studies. Current work focuses on aspects of antenatal care and evaluation alongside a number of RCTs of different aspects of perinata l and midwifery care. The economics group currently work with a number of international and UK collaborators. The economist would be responsible for development of this programme and for supervision of the associated research project staff. The economi cs group is part of a wider health economics network within Oxford, and this post also carries associate status at the Oxford Health Economics Research Centre (Director: Alastair Gray). The post is currently funded to 31 December 2000. We are seeking a pplicants with postgraduate qualification in health economics, and experience of successful research funding application, project management and publication. For further information including a full job description, please contact The Unit Secretary, NPEU, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. OX2 6HE. Tel: (01865) 224876. Applicants should note that the closing date for applications is Friday 29th November 1996, and interviews will held shortly afterwards. ---------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL POLICY RESEARCH POSITION Position: Analyst/evaluator responsible for contributing to the design and conduct of short-term studies addressing the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Works with a small team of analysts who take pride in producing high-quality, quick-turnaround studies that are national in scope and directed to policy makers. Experience: Undergraduate degree with course work and demonstrated skills in research, evaluation, and/or policy analysis. Writing and communication skills and a curiosity about emerging health care policies are particularly important. Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.5 or above is a definite advantage. Salary: Entry at $25,000; rapid promotion potential to $45,000 within 3 years. Timing: Expect to fill position in first half of 1997. Contact: Dana Miller, Office of Evaluation and Inspections, HHS/OIG/OEI, JFK Building Room 2475, Boston MA 02203, 617-565-1056 (Voice), 617-565-3751 (Fax), danam@ospafec1.ssw.dhhs.gov (e-mail). ---------------------------------------------------- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT HEAD, HEALTH POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) at Penn State seeks qualified applicants for a tenured full professor and department head. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in a discipline relevant to HPA, a national reputation in health services research, and demonstrated ability in teaching. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are a must. Relevant administrative experience and a solid, active record in funded research are also expected. This is an opportunity for the right person to lead a dynamic academic department of 12 full-time tenure-track faculty that offers a full range of academic degrees and supports a robust research program. Applications should include a cover letter describing interests, qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Direct all inquiries to Bruce Stuart, Chair, Search Committee: (814) 863-2671 or e-mail: b4s@psu.edu. Send applications: Search Committee, attn: Bonnie Schaedel, Department of Health Policy and Administration, 116 Henderson Building, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, ---------------------------------------------------- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-BERKS CAMPUS, Reading, PA Opening for an economist to teach in one or more of the areas of financial, labor, and health economics in addition to basic principles. Interest in international aspects is highly desirable. Qualified economists are invited to apply for the tenure track position at the assistant rank beginning August 1997, subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (to be awarded no later than July 1997), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a publication record. Candidates should send a letter of application, vita, representative research papers, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy and have 3 letters of recommendation forwarded to the contact below. Review will begin December 15, 1996. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AEA meetings in December. Penn State-Berks Campus will become Berks-Lehigh Valley College in July 1997. An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. CONTACT: Dr. Elizabeth M. Hawthorne, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State-Berks Campus, P.O. Box 7009, Tulpehocken Rd., Reading, PA 19610-6009 (emh7@psu.edu). ---------------------------------------------------- ROCHE PHARMACOECONOMIC RESEARCH FELLOWS Roche is sponsoring two-year pharmacoeconomic research fellowships at the University of Washington and at the University of Arizona. The primary objective of the fellowship is to train individuals to conduct and evaluate pharmacoeconomic research. The fellows will gain practical experience in conducting pharmacoeconomic research in all phases of drug development. The fellows will apply theoretical knowledge gained in the first year in an academic setting to drug development and evaluation decisions at Roche in the second year. Advanced degree required. Competitive stipend, benefits, and travel. Available June 1, 1997 (UA) or July 1, 1997 (UW). Applications should include: (a) curriculum vita, (b) letter of intent, and (c) three letters of recommendation. These materials should be submitted by December 31. Please address materials and inquiries to Jennie Best, M.A., Roche, 3401 Hillview Avenue, Mail Stop A3-122, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Tel (415)855-5838, e-mail jennie.best@roche.com ---------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, Washington, DC The Division of Economic Research of the Office of Research, Evaluation and Statistics anticipates, subject to final budgetary approval, an opening for an experienced or new Ph.D.-level economist. The Division is a group of social scientists, primarily economists, engaged in research and policy analysis on various aspects of Social Security and related programs. We seek an economist who will undertake research on the effects of structural changes in the Social Security program, possibly including full or partial privatization, changes in the benefit structures, and changes in financing. Areas of interest include the redistributive, behavioral, and aggregate economic effects of such proposals and their effects on and integration with other government programs. Candidates should be committed to rigorous research that is policy relevant. Experienced economists should have an established publication record. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Submit SF-171 and/or resume, a sample of sole-authored recent research, and transcripts. Three letters of recommendation, if available, should be included. We expect to conduct interviews at the AEA meetings in New Orleans in January. The Division of Economic Research of the Office of Research, Evaluation and Statistics anticipates one or two openings for faculty members interested in a visiting position for a year or two. Economists from certified nonprofit research organizations are also eligible for these positions. Under this program, visitors are paid their usual salary (including fringes). Applicants must be currently employed and must be eligible for leave from their present department. Applications from faculty members scheduled for sabbatical leave are welcome. Applications from economists in all fields who are interested in conducting research related to Social Security programs are welcome. Applicants need not have prior research experience in the Social Security area. Research topics will be mutually agreed upon. We will entertain proposals for research on any topic judged to be relevant to the Social Security Administration. We are also prepared to suggest specific research topics. We offer a collegial atmosphere and outstanding microdata resources. Send resume and a sample of sole-authored recent research. The applicant is welcome to include a brief description of a proposed project. For fullest consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 1996. An equal opportunity employer. For these positions, CONTACT: Dr. Benjamin Bridges, Social Security Administration, Office of Research, Evaluation & Statistics, Suite 211, Van Ness Center, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (e-mail: Benjamin.Bridges@ssa.gov). Openings in support of the policy evaluation function of the Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics (ORES) are anticipated. Several permanent, temporary (up to 5 years), and visiting (1 to 2 years) positions may become available in 1997. Candidates for the anticipated permanent and temporary positions should have a Ph.D. with specialization and experience relevant for policy research and evaluation related to the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Supplementary Security Income programs administered by SSA. Successful candidates will have an in-depth understanding of income security policymaking, the research methodologies used in policy evaluation, demonstrated ability to analyze large-scale data bases, experience monitoring the performance of outside contractors, and an interest in collaborating with other researchers in a multidisciplinary environment. Recent Ph.D.s with relevant specialization as well as candidates with some years of postdoctoral research are encouraged to apply. In addition, ORES may have an opening for a more experienced researcher interested in a visiting position for a year or two to participate in the development of policy evaluation projects for the office as well as to conduct their own research on issues related to SSA programs and policies. Under this program, visitors are paid their usual salary (including fringes). Applicants must be currently employed and must be eligible for leave from their present department. We request a letter specifying the position(s) the applicant is interested in, a vita, the names of 3 references, and one or 2 samples of sole-authored recent research. The submission of samples representing both technical skill and the ability to communicate research results in a clear and fluent manner for nontechnical audiences is encouraged. Applications should be submitted by December 15, 1996. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Steven H. Sandell, Social Security Administration, Office of Research, Evaluation, & Statistics, Suite 200, Van Ness Center, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (e-mail: Steven.H.Sandell@ssa.gov). ---------------------------------------------------- TRIANGLE ECONOMIC RESEARCH, Durham, NC Triangle Economic Research (TER) is a contract research firm that provides research services and litigation support to private and public clients. TER is prominent in the areas of natural resource damage assessment and health valuation. TER currently has an opening for a Ph.D. economist with 5-10 years of research experience in either an academic or private consulting environment. Candidates must have exceptional writing, analytical, and quantitative skills and a record of successful grant or project management experience. Responsibilities include survey design, data analysis, supervision of B.A. and masters-level economists, preparation of technical reports and expert testimony, methods development, and marketing. TER encourages and supports presentation of original research papers at professional meetings and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Compensation is competitive and includes excellent fringe benefits, profit sharing, and a collegial working environment. Starting date is flexible. Submit complete resume, a technical writing sample, and references. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Holly Michael, Triangle Economic Research, 1000 Park Forty Plaza, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713. ---------------------------------------------------- TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Medford, MA The Department of Economics and the Community Health Program seek a health economist or a health policy specialist. The position is tenure track and will involve a joint appointment, half-time with the Department of Economics and half-time as Director of the Community Health Program, an undergraduate multidisciplinary program that emphasizes community strategies to promote good health. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in economics or a related discipline is required. Candidates should be tenurable in the Department of Economics, which will be the academic department. The position involves serving as Director (half-time) of the Community Health Program, and teaching and research in the economics of health and health policy. Evidence of successful teaching and research is required and experience in academic administration is preferred. Ability to be successful at teaching students from underrepresented groups is also preferred. Appointment will be at the assistant professor or junior associate professor level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate. Screening of applications will begin on November 4, 1996. Members of the search committee will conduct prescheduled preliminary interviews locally, at the New York APHA meetings November 17-21, 1996, and at the New Orleans ASSA meetings, January 4-6, 1997. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send vita and samples of written work, and names and addresses of 3 references. An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. CONTACT: Administrator, Community Health Program, Tufts University, 112 Packard Ave., Medford, MA 02155. ---------------------------------------------------- VA - MEDICAL CENTER Postdoctoral Fellowships: The Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care at the Durham VA Medical Center offers support for up to two postdoctoral fellowships in health services research. Fellows are expected to engage in applied research with the assistance of a preceptor. Current research interests include, but are not limited to: modeling staffing requirements; decision modeling of screening strategies; use of permutation testing for statistical analyses; forecasting ambulatory care utilization; evaluating costs and patterns of inpatient, outpatient, and extended care utilization for acute and chronic conditions; and assessing patient preferences and quality of life. The fellowship term is one year, beginning October 1, 1997, but a second year is possible. Annual Salary is $34,000. U.S. citizenship and completed Ph.D. are required. Applicants should send; curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a cover letter describing research interests, fellowship goals, and career goals to: Rick K. Homan, Ph.D., HSR&D (152), VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton St., Durham, NC 27705 by March 1, 1997. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ---------------------------------------------------- YALE UNIVERSITY, New Haven, CT The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Health Policy and Administration, is recruiting for two full-time positions at the assistant or associate level with expertise in health services research or health policy. Candidates should have a solid publication record, demonstrated research ability with excellent quantitative skills and appropriate teaching experience. Applicants must have either a doctoral level degree in epidemiology or a social science (e.g., economics, sociology, political science) or an M.D. with postgraduate training in health services research or the social sciences. Preference for the first position will be given to candidates whose research and teaching focus on the social implications of mental illness or substance abuse and the policy or organizational factors that affect delivery of mental health services. Preference for the second position will go to candidates focusing on either: (1) the assessment of health policy making and regulatory policies at the federal level, or (2) the influence of organizational factors and professional training on the outcomes of medical care. Special consideration will be given to candidates with research focusing on the differing forms of managed care. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit letter of interest, complete curriculum vita, a writing sample and three letters of reference by January 2, 1997. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Dr. Sarah McCue Horwitz, Chair, Search Committee, Dept. of Epidemiology & Public Health, Yale School of Medicine, 60 College St., P.O. Box 208034, New Haven, CT 06520-8034. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ECONOMICS OF HEALTH INSURANCE IN LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES 17 and 18 January 1997 in Antwerp (Belgium) organised by the University of Antwerp UFSIA (SESO), Vereniging voor Gezondheidseconomie (VGE) and Health Research for Action The purpose is (i) to bring together managers and researchers of health insurance schemes in low and middle-income countries in order to learn from different experiences and to discuss various options for solving problems regarding the establishment, monitoring and adjustment of such schemes; (ii) to inform interested managers, health policy makers and health economists, not otherwise involved in the area of health insurance in low and middle-income countries, of both similarities and differences in the establishment of health insurance between developing and developed countries. The developments in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Central Europe will be covered by Dyna Arhin (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK) Chris Atim (Wereldsolidariteit, Belgium) Gerald Bloom (Institute of Development Studies, UK) Guy Carrin (World Health Organization, Switzerland) Macdonald Chaora (CIMAS Medical Aid Society, Zimbabwe) Qasen Chowdurry (Gonoshasthya Kendra Health Services, Bangladesh) Andrew Creese (World Health Organization, Switzerland) Bart Criel (Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde, Belgium) Christian Darras (PAHO, Bolivia) Diana De Graeve (University of Antwerp UFSIA, Belgium) Jean-Pierre Descan (Landsbond Christelijke Mutualiteiten, Belgium) Maarten Desmet (I.C.D.D.R.B., Bangladesh) Leo Deville (Health Research for Action, Belgium) Tim Ensor (Centre for Health Economics, Univ.of York, UK) Yang Hui (Beijing Medical University, China) Jos Kesenne (Landsbond Christelijke Mutualiteiten, Belgium) Michal Kornatowski (Foundation of Mutual Insurances Development, Poland) Hilde Meersman (University of Antwerp UFSIA, Belgium) Anne Mills (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK) Guido Miranda (Social Security Institute, Costa Rica) Freddy Moens (Christelijke Mutualiteit Mechelen, Belgium) Charles Normand (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK) Ingrid Plag (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen, Netherlands) Max Price (Centre for Health Policy, South Africa) Aviva Ron (World Health Organization, Switzerland) Frans Rutten (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Netherlands) Sema Hurugo (Centre de Diveloppement Intigri, Bwamanda) Robert Soeters (Public health consultant, Netherlands) Sheng Lan Tang (Institute of Development Studies, UK) Viroj Tangcharoensathien (Health Systems Research Institute, Thailand) Cornelia Tesliuc (International Management Foundation, Romania) Namori Traore (District medical officer, Mali) Jurrien Toonen (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen, Netherlands) Patrick Van Durme (Wereldsolidariteit, Belgium) For more information, please contact UFSIA (University of Antwerp), SESO, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium, tel: 32/3/220.49.94, fax: 32/3/220.40.26, e-mail: dse.degraeve.d@alpha.ufsia ac.be or dse.teunkens.l.@alpha.ufsia.ac.be. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A subscription to eHEAL is included as a benefit of membership in iHEA. Non-member subscriptions are not availible at this time. iHEA has been formed to increase communication among health economists, foster a higher standard of debate in the application of economics to health and health care systems, and assist young researchers at the start of their careers. Activities of the association include: Present the annual "Kenneth J. Arrow Award for Best Paper in Health Economics." Hold international conferences every three years. The inaugural conference was held on May 19-23, 1996 in Vancouver, B.C. The next conference will be held June 7-11, 1999 in Rotterdam. Assist in the distribution of Journal of Health Economics and Health Economics, and provide both publications at discounts to members (currently $50). Publish a monthly electronic newsletter, eHEAL (electronic Health Economics Analysis Letters) listing upcoming meetings, recent paper presentations, jobs, and professional commentary. Publish a biannual newsletter, HEAL (Health Economics Analysis Letters), listing upcoming meetings, recent paper presentations, jobs, and professional commentary. Publish a series of books in health economics and a World Directory of Health Economists listing individuals and organizations. Provide an electronic journal with internet dissemination and peer- review of economic studies of institutions, effectiveness, technology and pharmaceuticals around the world. The association will be involved in organizing other conferences and sessions at affiliated meetings, obtaining peer- reviewers for journals and grands, and similar professional activities. The founding officers are: Director, Thomas Getzen, Temple University; President, Joseph Newhouse, Harvard University; Vice-President: Alan Maynard, University of York; Vice-President, Mark Pauly, University of Pennsylvania; Secretary, Charles Hall, Temple University; Program Chair, Morris Barer, University of British Columbia; Treasurer, Michael Morrisey, University of Alabama- Birmingham; Associate Director, Karen Shirley. 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