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March 17, 2010
Research Officer: Health Economics Research Centre, University of Oxford
Location: Oxford, UK
Division: Public Health and Primary Health Care
Salary: Grade 6, Salary £25,751-£30,747 p.a
Position term: Full-time for 2 years
Reference number: BY010004
Application deadline: 17 March 2010
The Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) in the Department of Public Health, University of Oxford, wishes to appoint a Research Officer to work on two projects relating to health care in China: one on re-aligning health system incentives to improve health services delivery, with specific focus on TB Control and chronic diseases, the other on social health insurance.
The Research Officer will conduct literature reviews and synthesis relating to the two projects; conduct empirical studies on measuring and evaluating financial risk protection, quality and efficiency for TB control and chronic diseases; conduct analysis of Chinese health care policies and analyse secondary data. The Research Officer will also spend 15-20% of his/her time on project coordination.
Applicants should have a Masters degree in Health Policy, Public Health or Public Policy and some prior research assistant experience in the area of international health policy, health care financing, provider payment incentives and/or health system strengthening. Applicants must be able to work independently. The ability to communicate in written Chinese would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Informal enquiries about this post can be directed to Dr. Winnie Yip (01865 289429, email: winnie.yip@dphpc.ox.ac.uk).
For further written information, which contains details of the application procedure, please see http://www.dphpc.ox.ac.uk/jobs, email personnel@dphpc.ox.ac.uk or phone (01865) 289251.
Please quote Reference BY010004 in all enquiries. The closing date for applications is 17 March 2010 and it is planned to hold interviews in the week beginning 29 March 2010.
March 2010: Researcher/Co-ordinator
Health Technology and Systems Analyst: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Location: Liverpool, UK
Reference number: 919
Salary: £36,532 - £46,278 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Term: Fixed-term 3 year full-time contract
Application deadline: 17th March 2010
A new exciting opportunity exists within the Clinical Group for a motivated individual to work on the TREAT-TB Research Programme. Working primarily with data generated through TREAT-TB and other sources, you will be expected to research the following areas: Health system requirement of new technologies, efficacy of new technologies and epidemiological effects of new technologies. Providing comprehensive information to policy makers you will play a key part in evidence based decision making, determining the appropriate most effective tools and approaches.
Applications are welcome from candidates who possess a first degree in Operations and Systems research with proven experience of health technology assessments and systems/ operations research, (simulation modelling or equivalent). An understanding and knowledge of stochastic processes, together with awareness of limitation and bottle necks within health systems (from lab diagnosis to treatment and cure) is essential.
With the ability to undertake and lead operations research, (including simulation modelling), you should have excellent communication and diplomacy skills and be able to deal with a variety of people from a multicultural background. Exceptional report writing skills are fundamental to this role together with the capability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. Prior experience of working in developing countries and the ability to speak a second language (preferably French) would be an advantage.
This post is based in Liverpool but will involve overseas travel.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please send your application including a CV with a covering letter explaining your interest in, and suitability for the post, together with the names and contact details of 3 referees quoting reference 919 and complete the online personal details form to: Lstmjobs@liv.ac.uk and further details are also available from http://www.lstmliverpool.ac.uk
Closing date for receiving applications: 5.00pm GMT on 17th March 2010 and interviews will be held in Liverpool in March 2010.
LSTM actively promotes an Equal Opportunities Policy
March 2010: Health Technology Analyst
Research Specialist: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: General Internal Medicine
Reference number: 090927435
A leader in medicine for more than 230 years, The University of Pennsylvania opened its School of Medicine in 1765. Since its founding days, Penn has expanded medical frontiers by creating some of the nation’s earliest programs including Dermatology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology and Radiology. We currently are the only Delaware Valley program to offer transplantation of five major organs, further demonstrating our commitment to scientific discovery and patient care.
Duties:
The Research Specialist D will be responsible for managing administrative and survey data, statistical programming in SAS or STATA, learning and applying new statistical techniques for existing projects or proposals, performing econometrics and biostatistical analysis, and supporting the writing of manuscripts for peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree or more is required and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should have some knowledge of health economics concepts and health services delivery. Experience in economic research methods, economic analysis and SAS or STATA is required. This position is contingent upon funding. A background check is required.
For more information about working at Penn and to apply for this position, please submit resumes online at the University of Pennsylvania’s Human Resources website:
http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=190541
Alternatively you may search by reference number 090927435 at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/
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