Public Health Foundation of India

The HTAIn Resource centre will have the following objectives:

1. To provide capacity building on HTA to individuals, institutions and the Government
2. To provide technical assistance on various issues related to HTA to State Governments and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
3. To complete HTA related studies assigned to it by the Department of Health Research, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
4. To publish scientific papers, policy briefs and other document to inform the State and National Government
5. To publish communication material on various HTA related issues for use of different stakeholders
6. To represent and present results of HTA in National and International conferences, meetings and other fora

• To initiate and complete the literature and systematic reviews independently as required
a. To develop complete protocols for each review
b. To ensure execution of search strategies
c. To ensure completion of data synthesis from the selected articles as per protocol
d. To ensure completion of the literature and systematic review reports in consultation with the PI and Co-PIs
e. Understanding of conducting meta- analysis
• To ensure cost data collection, analysis and completion of costing studies (including health system cost and patient level expenditures) as required in the project
• To ensure completion of economic evaluations independently as required in the project
a. To ensure completion of economic evaluation protocols
b. To ensure preparation of decision analytic models for economic evaluation
c. To finalise tools of data collection
d. To execute and run models for economic evaluation
e. To ensure completion of data analysis for economic evaluations
f. To finalise research reports in consultation with all team members, PI and Co-PIs
• To complete any other HTA related research independently as may be assigned to the Centre.
• To undertake advanced statistical analysis
• To develop and deliver training programmes on HTA
a. To identify areas for training programmes
b. To develop training agenda
c. To develop adequate communication material for engaging with potential trainees
d. To supervise execution of trainings
• To contribute to teaching/training activities as necessary
• To liaise with ICMR, DHR and other Government agencies for the purpose of the project
• To ensure compliance of reporting guidelines with ICMR/DHR
• To coordinate with other staff members including the finance team at PHFI to ensure compliance, reporting and other administrative issues.
• To supervise other researchers involved in the project across sites
• To supervise training of field workers across sites
• To supervise and undertake data collection and supervise data collection sites
• To contribute to academic administration activities at IIPH Delhi as necessary.
• To develop manuscripts/policy briefs based on the research and prepare for publication
• To prepare and deliver presentations of the study in conferences/meetings as necessary.
• To complete reports as per donor requirements
• Perform any other activities as delegated by the PI/Co-PI

Essential:

• Masters level qualification in Public health, Health Economics or a related discipline

Desirable:

• Academic qualification in Health Technology Assessment/Economic evaluations
• PhD in health economics or in related disciplines

Essential:

• Capability of preparing and running decision analysis modelling
• Capability of undertaking and supervising the conduct of systematic reviews/ meta-analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office, STATA (or other statistical software like SPSS, R, etc.), TreeAge, etc.

Desirable:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in conducting HTA or health economics related research
• Having managed research teams independen

Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to careers@iiphd.org and fill the application form– https://forms.gle/sbb53rZ4UwCnsMUE8. Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-SROS-1019) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  10 October 2024

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!