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 contribute to literature and systematic reviews as required
a. To develop complete protocols for each review
b. To execute the search strategies
c. To complete the data synthesis from the selected articles as per protocol
d. To complete the literature and systematic review reports in consultation with the PI and Co-PIs
e. Understanding of conducting meta- analysis
• To undertake cost data collection and analysis (including health system cost and patient level expenditures) as required in the project
• To contribute to completion of economic evaluations as required in the project
a. To complete economic evaluation protocols
b. To develop models for economic evaluation
c. To finalise tools of data collection
d. To execute and run models for economic evaluation
e. To complete data analysis for economic evaluations
f. To finalise research reports in consultation with all team members, PI and Co-PIs
• To contribute to any other HTA related research as may be assigned to the Centre.
• To undertake data collection and supervise data collection sites
• To undertake basic statistical analysis
• To contribute to the training programmes of the Centre
a. To develop training agenda
b. To develop adequate communication material for engaging with potential trainees
c. To ensure successful 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 contribute to academic administration activities at IIPH Delhi as necessary.
• To coordinate with other staff members including the finance team at PHFI to ensure compliance, reporting and other administrative issues.
• 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 meet compliance requirements of the donor
• 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

Essential:

• Capability of undertaking systematic reviews and/or preparing and running decision analysis modelling
• Knowledge of MS Office, STATA (or other statistical software like SPSS, R, etc.), TreeAge, etc.

Desirable:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in conducting HTA or health economics related research

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/iPNGbip3Zsb6YrXb7. Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-ROSC-1020) 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!