RESEARCH OFFICER – JUNIOR HEALTH ECONOMIST (x1)

The Research Officer (Junior Health Economist) will be responsible for supporting research projects under the Climate and Health Department. This includes costing of interventions under High Horizons and HAPI which seek to design individual/household/ community and health facility-level interventions. Overall, the junior health economist will play a role in conducting research and analysis to guide in decision making which ensures relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

An honours degree in a relevant field such Health Economics or any related field. A postgraduate qualification is desirable At least 2 years’ experience working as a junior health economist. Ability to work well collaboratively as part of a research team. Understanding of methods, software’s and other tools used by health economists to support decision making to ensure cost effectiveness of interventions. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS) and Microsoft Office suite. Self-motivated. Good communication skills. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.

If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager by 20th October 2023 (4.30pm) and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.