CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions.

SENIOR HEALTH ECONOMIST (PHD) – POST – DOCTORAL ECONOMIST (X1)

QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant PhD in Health Economics or equivalent field. At least 8 years’ experience working as a health economist. Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively as part of a research team. Solid understanding of methods, software, and other tools used by health economists to support decision-making to ensure the cost-effectiveness of interventions. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS) and Microsoft Office suite. Self-motivated and good leadership skills. Excellent 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.