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August 21, 2010
Senior Health Economist
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Seeking an individual with expertise in economic and financial modeling, analysis, and evaluation of policy interventions in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, TB, Maternal Child Health, as well as integration with other infectious diseases. The individual should have demonstrated experience in programmatic areas of interest that can contribute to public sector implementation of sound policies and operational programs in the areas of costing, cost effectiveness, resource allocation, finance, and economic impact. The successful candidate will have the experience and abilities to apply economic analysis and modeling to inform policy change and service delivery in developing countries. Knowledge of gender issues and analysis related to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS as well as experience working with CDC a plus.
- Carries out policy analysis and presents results to high-level policymakers and program managers in developing countries and with donor agencies
- Analyzes data, performs complex statistical analysis and prepares policy briefs for the purposes of advocacy to senior policy makers
- Provides assistance and guidance to others on topic areas of scientific studies and applies relevant methodologies to programmatic issues
- Represents the organization at the highest levels in specific technical areas; and provides leadership in the fields of economics and policy
- Collaborates with others in the professional international health development community, at the international level
- Manages teams or individuals to complete tasks within schedule and budgetary constraints; recruits and retains staff as necessary
- Reviews in-house scientific papers, research strategies, proposals for funding of studies and/or relevant projects by government and other agencies for methodological and technological soundness
- Applies economic scientific theories and concepts to project management
- Attracts and maintains new business and develops proposals for funding of projects by or international donors
- Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment to solve problems and implement solutions; ability to lead project teams
- Has outstanding communication, organizational, technical, and writing skills
- Has excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication and organizational skills
- Is able and willing to travel internationally up to 30% of the time
Requirements
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Educational level required: PHD preferred, Masters required
- Experience: 8-10 years of experience in the field of Economics, Finance
Other:
- Ph.D. In Economics or related discipline with 10 years or more of international work experience in developing countries or on programs for developing countries. Will consider candidates with Masters degree and 15 years or more of relevant experience
- Fluency in English required and one other language preferred
- Sound knowledge of methodologies used in economic and policy analysis
- Externally recognized expert in economic and policy analysis (as indicated partially by citations of or reference to work)
- Extensive knowledge of relevant literature related to topic area.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new concepts, techniques, and programs
- Has appropriate computer skills necessary to conduct project activities such as data research, and data management, data evaluation, and analysis of study data in low tech environments
- Is able to provide leadership to others in development of research studies
- Experience with key sponsoring agencies (CDC) is a plus
- Ability to translate economic research into advocacy materials designed for policymakers
- A record of publications or evidence of preparation of satisfactory written and oral reports is valuable
Contact
Julie C Smith
HR Recruiter
238 Business Park Blvd Ste. G
Madison, AL 35758
256-705-0122 Direct
256-464-7178 Fax
866-413-4111 Toll Free
