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August 18, 2010
Senior Health Economist
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Application deadline : August 18, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking an exceptional candidate for a Senior Health Economist.
The Senior Health Economist will provide national leadership on the application of economic principles to the development and analysis of public health policy.
Major duties include:
Serve as an authoritative technical advisor on economics and final authority on all matters related to the analysis and collection of economic data relevant to CDC goals.
Develop policy goals, methods of study, and data systems as they relate to economic aspects both nationwide and internationally.
Monitor changing requirements for health economic data relating to the health care system, specifically concerning public health policy.
Analyze and interpret the economic impact of proposed health policies, programs, and budgets.
Work with other federal agency representatives to systematically review the prevention effectiveness of activities promoted by the federal government as they relate to policy development, implementation, and revision.
CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of people here and around the world.
The position will be based in Atlanta, GA within CDC’s Policy Research, Analysis, and Development Office. For more information and to apply, go to http:usajobs.gov and enter the announcement numbers listed below. Applications will be accepted through 08/18/2010.
Senior Health Economist: HHS-CDC-T1-2010-0674 and HHS-CDC-D1-2010-0395
