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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 iHEA NEWS 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 ||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| iHEA AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SEMINAR: ECONOMIC EVALUATIONS IN THE HEALTH CARE SECTOR 20th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN HEALTH ECONOMICS SOCIETY CD-ROM ON HEALTH CARE FINANCING AVAILABLE U.S. - ISRAEL BINATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SYMPOSIUM: REMOVING BARRIERS FIRST ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON ECONOMIC AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS IN NEW VACCINE INTRODUCTION AND USE JOBS BOTRIE ASSOCIATES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - IRVINE CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH INFORMATION CATALYST HEALTH ECONOMICS CONSULTANTS FORDHAM CONSULTANCY SERVICES HARVARD UNIVERSITY HEALTH ECONOMICS RESEARCH GROUP (HERG) UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 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). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ============================================================================ iHEA ANNOUNCEMENTS ============================================================================ SEMINAR: ECONOMIC EVALUATIONS IN THE HEALTH CARE SECTOR 1st one week seminar to be held in Vienna Date: 22 - 26 June 1998 Speakers: ---------- Professor Michael F. Drummond, Director, Centre for Health Economics, University of York Dr. Arno Brandt, Managing Director, Institute for Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, Basle Dr. Josef Georg Brecht, Managing Director, InForMed, Hamburg Dr. Brigitt E. Abb¸hl, Managing Director, ECOIN, Vienna Seminar aimed at: -------------------- All those who are planning to undertake economic evaluations of health care technologies or want to have a thorough understanding of the research methodologies underlying such studies,in particular for: *Staff of pharmaceutical companies *Staff of companies involved in the production and marketing of health care technologies *Members of public and private hospitals *Members of public institutions of the health care sector *Decision makers Objective: ---------- *To understand and evaluate published economic evaluation *To get acquainted with the research methodology enabling to perform economic evaluations Contents ------------- *Introduction to Health Economics *Enumeration, measurement and explicit valuation of resource use and benefits *Economic evaluations alongside a clinical trial *Synthesis of clinical data, decision analysis, disease modeling (Training session with own computers) *Survival analysis *Introduction to Quality of Life *All topics are accompanied with case studies Language -------- The first two days are lectured in English, the other three days in German. For further information or registration forms please contact: Dr. Brigitt E. Abb¸hl ECOIN Laurenzerberg 2/2/1 A - 1030 Vienna Tel: +43 1 535 21 66 Fax: +43 1 535 21 66 50 e-mail: ecoin@ping.at ----------------------------------------- 20th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN HEALTH ECONOMICS SOCIETY 9 and 10 July 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Call for abstracts have just gone out to our membership. Abstracts should be sent either by mail to : John Slater Vice President Australian Health Economics Society 16 Jennifer Avenue Allambie Heights NSW 2100 or by email to: jslat@doh.health.nsw.gov.au. The deadline for abstracts is April 17 1998. The format of the conference is that papers are not presented by authors but are presented by discussants. In presenting papers, discussants critque the work of the authors in a constructive way. The time allowed for this is 15 minutes. At the end of this time the authors have ten minutes reply time. Following this the chair of the session opens up question time where authors and discussants field questions from the audience. All conference papers are distributed to all conference delegates two weeks prior to the conference so as delegates can familarise themselves with the author's work. After the abstract deadline, all those papers that have been accepted have their titles and topics circulated to the membership of the Australian Health Economics Society, and to those who have submitted abstracts. From this, people come for to nominate themselves to be discussants. This format has been a great success over past conferences. Apart from the ordinary sessions, we usually have a policy forum, where panelists debate key and emerging issues in health economics. Last year's topic was on Private Health Insurance Reforms in Australia. A policy forum topic will be annouced shortly. Papers accepted in the conference over past years have covered a diverse topic area. The society welcomes papers from any aspect of health economics. The Landmark Park Royal at Potts Point is the venue for the conference. Subject to avalibilty a discount will apply from accomodation at the Landmark for conference deleagates. There are plenty of Sydney Hotels nearby in the Sydney CBD. The conference registration for two days $150.00 per delegate. ----------------------------------------- CD-ROM ON HEALTH CARE FINANCING AVAILABLE Health care financing and sustainability in developing countries is examined in research and policy papers from two U.S. Agency for International Development projects, the Health Financing and Sustainability (HFS) Project and the Latin America and Caribbean Health and Nutrition Sustainability (LAC/HNS) Project. The CD-ROM is published and distributed by the Partnerships for Health Reform (PHR) Project. Materials include literature reviews, surveys, policy studies, and issue briefs. The papers cover on-the-ground work conducted in collaboration with public and private agencies in countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. To obtain a free copy of the CD, please contact: PHR Resource Center, Abt Associates Inc., 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA or telephone 301-652-0500, fax: 301-653-3916, or e-mail phr-infocenter@abtassoc.com. ----------------------------------------- U.S. - ISRAEL BINATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Following the June 21-23 meetings of the Assn for Health Services Research in Washington, there will be a one-day U.S.-Israel Binational Symposium on capitation, quality of care, long-term care, health care markets, and vulnerable populations. For further information, please contact, Warren Greenberg, President, Washington Institute for Israel Health Policy Research; E-mail: wggw@gwu.edu ----------------------------------------- SYMPOSIUM: REMOVING BARRIERS Inclusion, Diversity And Social Justice In Health Toronto, June 18-20, 1998 A symposium FOR: health professionals, health and social agencies, community groups and health institutions or ANYONE interested in the preservation and development of the Canadian hallmarks of universality and accessibility of health care FEATURES: Thursday Evening Reception: Introductions and Networking Friday Plenary: Removing Barriers: Canadian Issues, Canadian Solutions Friday Proposed Workshops Topics: - Homeless and Underhoused - Ethnoracial Diversity - Refugees - Advocacy vs Governance roles - Child poverty - Women's Health - Drug/Substance Abuse - Sexual orientation - Cross-cultural ethical Issues - Discrimination and racism in health care - Spiritual Care in a Multicultural, Multifaith, Multiracial Society - Health Care for the Uninsured and Undocumented Friday Closing: Towards the Future - Recommendations for Future Development. Saturday Morning Plenary: Sharing progress: Canadian and American Perspectives Proposed Saturday Morning Workshops: Next Steps - Curriculum development - Organizational change - Working with communities - Integration of health care between institutions and community * Networking * Collaboration * Education * Program Development * Mark YOUR Calendar NOW to attend! O.I.S.E., Bloor Street West, Toronto , June 18, 19, 20. 1998 INTERESTED in presenting? Please provide a 200-300 word summary by mail, fax or E-Mail of the proposed presentation to: REMOVING BARRIERS Symposium '98 406-1017 Wilson Avenue Downsview ON M3K 1Z1 Fax: 416-638-6076 E-MAIL: RALPH.MASI@utoronto.ca Deadline: March 31,1998 ----------------------------------------- FIRST ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON ECONOMIC AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS IN NEW VACCINE INTRODUCTION AND USE Chiangmai, Thailand, April 27-29, 1998 Themes: * The Big Picture * Current Realities and Practices in Asia - National Perspectives * Application of Economic and Policy Analysis for Decision Making Topics Include: * Communicable Diseases in Asia: Economic and Social Impact * The Potential Contribution of New and Improved Vaccines to Health * Strategies for Funding Health Care * Funding Immunization Programs * Practical Application of Economic and Policy Analysis Tools and Techniques to Facilitate and Rationalize Decision Making * Economic and Policy Analysis for Public Policy Decision-Making * Challenges in Expanding Immunization Programmes to Incorporate New Vaccines * Experience with Managed Care * Experience with Health Insurance Schemes * Experience with Health Savings Funds * Rationalizing the Process of New Vaccine Introduction * The Role of Private Sector in Health Services Delivery * The Potential of Public and Private Sector Collaboration For further information, contact: Gurinder Shahi Advisor Economic and Policy Analysis Program International Vaccine Institute Seoul National Campus Shillim-Dong Kwanak-Ku Seoul, Korea 151-742 Tel: +65-9644-9064 Fax: +65-441-8285 E-mail: gshahi@yahoo.com ============================================================================ JOBS ============================================================================ BOTRIE ASSOCIATES Title: Director, Health Economics and Applied Therapeutics (H.E.A.T.) Reports to: Executive Vice President, Global Medical Marketing, Skokie, Illinois (solid line), Director, Clinical Research, Mississauga (dotted line) Locations: Mississauga, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec Career Path: Potential career paths include roles of increased scope, accountability and responsibility within Global Medical Marketing or other assignments within the organization. Summary: The Director, H.E.A.T. develops and maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers to convey complex medical and scientific data to health care customers and identify further leveraging opportunities for the organization product line. Compensation: The targeted total cash compensation, base and incentive, is in the $125,000 range. Base salary will be determined by the market. An Annual Incentive program offers up to 30% of base salary in bonus and a Long-term Incentive up to 20% of base salary in the form of stock options. The company provides a comprehensive benefits program and a perquisite vehicle. THE MANDATE As part of Global health care Resources, the mandate of the Director, H.E.A.T. is to develop uniquely effective programs to prepare and expand the market through the dissemination of state-of-the-art data to ensure the appropriate utilization of the organization's currently promoted and pipeline products and to use patient-care management systems and educational programs to leverage standard of care and patient management strategies. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Work closely with other team members and the Executive Vice President to develop tactics for communication of complex scientific information to the health care community. - Convey complex medical and scientific information to professional audiences. - Develop/implement unique medical education programs in highly prioritized accounts for support of the organizationsís products. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS - A minimum of a Pharm.D., MD, or other advanced clinical degree and, ideally, an MBA or other business training. - At least five-seven yearsí experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related medical experience, which may include successful sales experience and jobs with medical/scientific focus and, ideally, seven-10 years of clinical medicine, R&D, and/or medical education/sales experience. - Strong team leadership, written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong planning skills. - The ability to learn and convey technical information to health care decision-makers within the medical community. - Superior presentation skills. Interested candidates should fax, e-mail or mail to Botrie Associates ATTN: Randy De Piero 20 Adelaide St. East Toronto ON M5C 2T6 CANADA rdepiero@botrie.com fax (416) 868-0121 phone (416) 868-0118 ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - IRVINE Post-Doctoral Research Positions in Cost-Benefit Analysis of Tobacco Policies Applications are invited for the following four positions: * Biostatistician (position 1) Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistical epidemiology, demography, or equivalent. Knowledge of meta-analysis and statistical modeling techniques for Markov or other simulation models. Experience with tobacco research helpful. Bayesian preferred. * Health Economist (position 2) Ph.D. in economics, health economics, or equivalent. Practical hands-on experience gathering and evaluating secondary health care cost data. Understanding of cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis. Knowledge of the economics of excise taxes. Broad understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and interest in tobacco policy. * Tobacco and Public Health Specialist (position 3) Ph.D., Dr.PH. or Sc.D. in public health field, or MD/MPH, or equivalent. Extensive knowledge of the literature on the risk of disease from tobacco use and the effectiveness of tobacco control policies and interventions. * Computer Simulation Specialist (position 4) Ph.D. or M.S. in computer science, engineering, or equivalent. Knowledge of computer simulation techniques, especially Markov and other state-transition methods. Experience with model validation. Flexibility to develop models in Microsoft Excel or write code. Commitment to careful planning, documentation, and testing of software as well as good user-interface design. Initial appointments are for 6, 9 or 12 months and may be renewable. Start dates are flexible as grant funding is for three years. Inquiries may be sent via e-mail to tengs@uci.edu. Review of applications will begin April 20, 1998 and continue until positions are filled. To apply, please mail letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of 3 to 5 persons from whom letters of recommendation may be solicited to: Tammy O. Tengs, Sc.D. Health Policy and Planning Department of Urban and Regional Planning School of Social Ecology University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-7075 Irvine California is located near the ocean one hour south of Los Angeles and 1.5 hours north of San Diego. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis in Irvine. Additional interviews may be conducted in New York on April 25th, Chicago on April 27th, in Washington DC at the meeting of the Association for Health Services Research June 21-23, and in Boston at the meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making October 25-28. The University of California is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. ----------------------------------------- CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH INFORMATION Position Number: CD302 Job Title: Consultant, NHEX Database Reports To: Manager, Health Expenditures and Accounting/Costing Job Summary The Consultant is responsible for participating in development and maintenance related to the National Health Expenditures (NHEX) database, with primary responsibilities related to the areas of economic and econometric modeling, forecasting and analysis. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develops economic, econometric and forecasting models appropriate to the analysis of health expenditures, ensuring the use of accepted models. 2. Develops and coordinates the implementation of work plans for forecasting and analytical activities. 3. Participates in the data collection/validation process. 4. Participates in the planning and resolution of methodological and technological issues related to the NHEX database. 5. Participates in the provision of consultative support and responses to data requests for health expenditure information. 6. Establishes and maintains the relevant professional contacts at the provincial, national and international levels. 7. Prepares reports and background/discussion papers related to assigned projects. 8. Participates in the identification, planning, and execution of NHEX special analytical studies. 9. Liaises with government, industry, academic individuals in support of assigned projects and refinement of the NHEX database. 10. Coordinates and supports the activities of expert and working groups. 11. Contributes to the promotion of CIHI products and services through participation on external committees, presentations and/or attendance at conferences, preparation of articles for publication and other activities, as required. Knowledge and Experience * Masters in Economics. * Five years relevant experience. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Strong analytical skills and conceptual knowledge of health care economics. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to fulfill travel requirements. * Fluency in both official languages is an asset. Resumes should be sent to: Human Resources, Canadian Institute for Health Information, 377 Dalhousie Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N8; fax: 613-241-8120; email: bmitchell@cihi.ca ----------------------------------------- CATALYST HEALTH ECONOMICS CONSULTANTS An opportunity has arisen at Catalyst Health Economics Consultants to employ two more health economists. CATALYST is a highly regarded international health economics consultancy with an office in London and Vienna. We have a track record in conducting socio- and pharmacoeconomic evaluations and clinical audits, as demonstrated by our many publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international symposia. CATALYST is also pioneering innovative methods of assessing naturalistic clinical practice in primary care and hospitals. CATALYST is committed to conducting scientifically rigorous and impartial economic evaluations for international clients in the pharmaceutical industry and health services. Our expanding role as a major international consultancy means that we now require two health economists to join our team. Ideally, the candidates should have an understanding of medicine and the healthcare industry, and have the relevant experience to develop and manage economic and quality-of-life research programmes. Knowledge of decision analysis and/or clinical trials would be an advantage. The successful candidates will assume responsibility for projects in the UK and overseas and will have opportunities to travel accordingly. Those interested in joining a leading consultancy where they can play a truly influential role should send their CV in confidence to: Dr Julian Guest CATALYST Health Economics Consultants The Folly Pinner Hill Road Pinner Middlesex HA5 3YQ Tel: +44 (0) 181 429 2623 Fax: +44 (0) 181 429 0112 E-mail: catalyst@dial.pipex.com ----------------------------------------- FORDHAM CONSULTANCY SERVICES Our expanding new Health Economics consultancy practice with a national and international portfolio in health services, pharmacoeconomics and biotechnology assessment seeks an energetic and self-motivated individual. The successful applicant must have a strong economic background in health or related areas, numeracy and good statistical skills. Experience of health care and relevant computing packages is highly desirable. Ability to put together proposals, win and manage contracts is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills to represent the company to prospective and established clients are required. The successful applicant will also have good writing and editing skills. If you already have a track record in Health Economics, you will probably bring with you a specialist area of expertise - quality of life, modeling, willingness-to-pay etc. Highly competitive remuneration will be negotiated and there will be opportunities to share in the company's financial success of the future. Our professional links with health economists worldwide provide many opportunities for career support and development. The company is based in Perth with affiliations in Sydney and Melbourne. Opportunities for a pleasant lifestyle and travel are excellent. For further information please contact: Dr. Richard Fordham Director Fordham Consultancy Services Level 2, 6 Kings Park Road fcsdir@ozemail.com.au Phone +61 8 9321 9660 Fax +61 8 9321 9661 West Perth WA 6005 ----------------------------------------- HARVARD UNIVERSITY Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Policy and/or Health Economics The Department of Health Policy and Management is searching for two new Assistant/Associate Professors in the areas of Health Policy, Health Services, and/or Health Economics. Both positions entail collaboration with faculty, fellows, and students affiliated with the Department of Health Policy and Management. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in the social sciences and research experience. Both positions entail research and teaching in the areas of program evaluation or health economics or health services. Please send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Arnold M. Epstein, M.D., Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. ----------------------------------------- HEALTH ECONOMICS RESEARCH GROUP (HERG) Research Assistant/Fellow (Economic evaluation of liver transplantation) HERG is one of the leading centres of academic research in economic evaluation and health technology assessment in the UK. It consists of about 14 research staff, and aims to undertake high quality, policy relevant research and to contribute to the development of evaluative methodologies. It receives programme funding from the Department of Health and project funding from a variety of sources, including the NHS R&D programme and the Medical Research Council. More information can be found on our Web page: http:/http1.brunel.ac.uk:8080/depts/herg/home.html. We are now seeking to recruit a health services researcher/data manager who will be appointed as Research Assistant/Fellow depending upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will initially be required to work principally on an existing project, evaluating the liver transplantation programme in the six centres of England and Wales. The ideal candidate will have a strong statistical background with data management and data analysis skills and experience in the use of SAS and ACCESS. The post provides an ideal opportunity to develop skills in health services research and economic evaluation in health care. The successful candidate will be working closely with an existing senior member of staff. The post will be for 2 years in the first instance. The starting salary will, depending upon the level of qualifications and experience, be on the University RA1B or RA1A scale, within the range of £16,518 - £19,853 (including London Weighting). A secondment or substantial part-time appointment may be considered. For an informal discussion please contact Professor Martin Buxton on 01895 203331 (e-mail: martin.buxton@brunel.ac.uk) or Ms Julie Ratcliffe on 01895 274000 ext. 3470 (e-mail: julie.ratcliffe@brunel.ac.uk). Further particulars may be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the Personnel Office, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, quoting the appropriate reference. Closing date: (21st April 1998) ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care (CRIPACC) Faculty of Health and Human Sciences PRINCIPAL LECTURER IN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (#27 495 - #34 437 including local weighting) Ref: P1435 Principal lecturer for exciting new post in Health Services Research to work collaboratively with local health services to further research and evidence based practice for care of older adults. Should have Health Services Research, Health Economics, Change Management or Health Statistics background. Good degree, communication skills and substantial research experience. Readership available for suitable candidate. Closing date 24 April 1998. Interviews Friday 15 May 1998. Informal enquiries to Professor Joy Townsend 01707 285249 j.l.townsend@herts.ac.uk Application forms and further details from the Personnel Department, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts. AL10 9AB, or telephone (01707) 284802 (24 hour answerphone) quoting appropriate reference number. The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky seeks to fill visiting positions beginning fall, 1998 in the areas of public finance, health policy, or political economy. Rank is open. The Martin School is a University Center of Excellence and offers three multidisciplinary degrees: Ph.D. in public administration, master of public administration, master of public administration, and master of health administration. The successful candidate must hold the Ph.D. and will be expected to teach and contribute to the research activities of the School. Minority and female applicants are especially encouraged to apply. All interested applicants should send a curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and a recent working paper to: Eugenia F. Toma, Ph.D., Director Martin School of Public Policy and Administration University of Kentucky 429 Patterson Office Tower Lexington, KY 40506-0027 http://www.uky.edu/RGS/MartinSchool/ ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate in Health Economics, based in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. The post is available immediately for two years. Applicants for the post should be trained in economics or health economics. Practical experience of applying economics in health or social care settings and/or a higher degree would be desirable. The post offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with local service providers and purchasers, and fellow researchers in developing the health economics component of health services research as well as developing his or her own research ideas. Summary of post duties 1. contribute to provision of training in health economics within the Trent Institute for Health Services Research. This includes short courses on introductory health economics and evaluation, and provision of a core module on the new MSc in Health Services Research; 2. collaborate with colleagues in Epidemiology and Public Health, and other departments of the medical school, where appropriate, to provide health economics input to projects under development. This input is particularly relevant to projects submitted for funding through NHS Executive Research and Development programmes, where the Department is already active in collaborations to attract funding; 3. advise on health economic aspects of research undertaken by local DHA/FHSA and NHS Trusts, and provide consultancy, from an economic perspective, on service developments; 4. develop their personal research within health economics; 5. undertake other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. The postholder will be accountable to the Director of the Leicester Unit of the Trent Institute for Health Services research. The postholder will work with the Lecturer in Health Economics and further professional contact will be maintained through the Trent Institute for Health Services Research, with health economists in the Medical Schools at Leicester, Nottingham and the Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research (SCHARR). Application forms and further particulars are available from the Personnel Office (Appointments), University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH. Tel: (0116) 252 2439. Closing date: 17th April 1998. Informal enquiries may be made directly to Dr Jeremy Jones, 0116-252-5427. Jeremy Jones Lecturer in Health Economics Nuffield Community Care Studies Unit Department of Epidemiology and Public Health 22-28 Princess Road West Leicester LE1 6TP Tel: Int+44-116-252-5427 Fax: Int+44-116-252-5423 e-mail: jmgj1@uk.ac.leicester ----------------------------------------- MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND The Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Socio-behavioural Health Science for appointment in the Division of Community Health. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Required qualifications are a PhD in a social or behavioural science, with post-doctoral experience in health research. We are interested in individuals with background and experience in both qualitative and quantitative health research, in areas such as community health, community needs assessment, health promotion, or health policy, as well as other social/behavioural areas of health research. Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research program, and contributing as appropriate to the undergraduate medical and graduate Community Health teaching programs of the Division of Community Health and Faculty of Medicine. Priority will be given to an individual with a promising publication record in refereed journals, and the ability to develop a productive research program supported by external funding. Community Health is an area of ongoing emphasis in the Faculty of Medicine; particular opportunities exist for collaboration in the areas of population- based epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, social and behavioural sciences, oncology, human genetics, and clinical epidemiology. The Division of Community Health maintains an active liaison with the Department of Health, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in areas of health care planning and research. Applications, including a curriculum vitae and names of at least three referees, should be directed to: Dr. Roy West, Associate Dean Division of Community Health Faculty of Medicine Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland A1B 3V6 CANADA The closing date for application is August 15, 1998. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed toward Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity. ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA The Division of Health Services Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health is seeking candidates for a faculty position in health economics. This appointment will be at the assistant, associate, or full professor, tenure-track or tenure level, depending on the applicant's qualifications. Applicants must have a PhD in economics or a related field and the ability to conduct high-quality research related to health services research and policy. Strong quantitative skills are essential. The candidate will be expected to establish an independent, externally-funded research program with a strong publication record, collaborate with other members of an interdisciplinary research unit, and teach in the school's graduate programs. Academic rank and salary are open and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. Review of applications will begin May 1, 1998 and will continue until a candidate is selected. The Division of Health Services Research and Policy is one of five divisions in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. The division has 12 full time and 4 part time faculty members and offers three training programs: doctoral and master's degree programs in health services research, policy and administration, and a postdoctoral program in health services research. Division faculty have an extensive research program with over 40 research projects totaling over $28 million currently underway. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Search Committee Chair (AR-FAC), Division of Health Services Research and Policy, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St SE, Box 729, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Phone: 612-624-6151. Fax: 612-624-2196. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK The Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton invites applications for a visiting health economist position of one year duration beginning no later than September 1, 1998. Duties include teaching a graduate course at the M.A. level and research on health problems in the region. The Department of Economics has played a leading role in attracting significant funding to UNB from the National Cancer Institute of Canada through its Regional Research Development Program. The successful candidate will co-ordinate this research initiative. Candidates should have a PhD and a strong commitment to research. Applications with curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three referees should be sent, by May 15, 1998, to: B.A. Cook Economics, UNB PO Box 4400 Fredericton NB E3B 5A3 email: bac@unb.ca fax: 506-453-4514 Rank and salary are dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate. In accordance with Canadian Immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of New Brunswick is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. ----------------------------------------- OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT Oxford Policy Management invites applications for the post of Senior Health Economist to lead the development of its rapidly expanding health policy portfolio. Applicants should have a good higher degree in health economics or a related discipline, proven ability to win projects under competitive conditions and substantial international consulting experience in health sector reforms. If you would like to join a vigorous young company which prizes its reputation in providing influential, quality policy services, write, fax or email an application to Roger Hay, enclosing your curriculum vitae. The company offers competitive terms and is an equal opportunities employer. Oxford Policy Management, 6 St. Aldates Courtyard, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BN Tel: +44-1865-207300 Fax: +44-1865-250580 Email: admin@opml.co.uk ----------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON The Graduate Program in Health Services Administration of the University of Washington is seeking a new faculty member for a regular appointment in the Department of Health Services. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in accounting, finance, financial economics, or equivalent doctoral degree in a closely related discipline. At least three years' experience teaching at the graduate or professional level, and a record of research in the field of practice, is required. This faculty person would be joining a large departmental faculty representing the disciplines of economics, finance, strategy, organization and management, epidemiology, operations management, program evaluation, and planning. Depending on the background and interests of candidates, an appointment in the School of Business is a possibility. The expectation is that the successful candidate would teach financial management primarily in the Department of Health Services with focus in the in-residence graduate health administration (MHA) program and in an evening MHA program for medical executives. This faculty person would assume principal responsibility for designing and developing an innovative and integrated curriculum related to financial and managerial accounting and financial management within both graduate MHA programs. The faculty member would be expected to develop (or continue) an active research program in areas related to his/her expertise over time, supported in a dynamic, high-profile research environment. Applications are invited from persons at the Assistant Professor (with at least 3 years' graduate teaching experience), Associate Professor, and Professor levels. The University of Washington is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and faculty, and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three references to: Financial Management Faculty Search Committee, c/o: Rita Keating, Department of Health Services, Box 357660, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7660. 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