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July 30, 2010
Health Economist: Westat
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Job Status: Full Time
Closing Date: July 30, 2010
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education
Reference number: 3413BR
Job Description
This position will be based in Atlanta, GA. Westat is seeking an experienced individual to join a team that focuses on economic evaluations of health programs in developing countries. Responsibilities include providing scientific and technical services for protocol development, study implementation, and analysisof costing and cost-effectiveness/utility studies, as well as the analysis of diverse economic, program, andepidemiologic data for resource estimation and modeling. Activities are conducted both in the UnitedStates and internationally, especially in Africa. Experience with international HIV/AIDS-related programsis required; experience in other global infectious and chronic diseases is desirable. A minimum of a master’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with at least 7 years of relevant experience is required. Good interpersonal and analytic skills and excellent writing abilities are essential. Some travel, both domestic and international, is expected.
Brief Information about Westat
Westat, located in Rockville, MD, is one of the foremost contract research corporations in the UnitedStates. Since 1961, we have conducted surveys and provided statistical research and related services tothe agencies of the U.S. Government and to a broad range of institutional and business clients. We are arapidly growing employee-owned corporation with more than 1,800 research, technical, and administrative staff and a history of technical and managerial excellence.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to: http://www.westat.com/Jobs and enter 3413BR and click the “apply to job” button and follow directions.
