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 undertake targeted reviews and systematic reviews as required
a. Develop research protocols for each review
b. Execute the search strategies
c. Undertake quality appraisal and data synthesis
d. Conduct meta-analysis and interpret results
• To undertake cost data collection and analysis as per requirement required in the project.
• To undertake economic evaluation
a. Develop economic evaluation protocols
b. Develop decision analytic models, undertake sensitivity analysis and ensure model validation and caliberation.
c. Collect relevant data and undertake data analysis for parameters required to populate the economic model
d. Develop project 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 conduct 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 at IIPH-D (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 undertake data collection and supervise data collection sites
• To prepare project reports, manuscripts and policy briefs
• To prepare and deliver presentations in conferences, workshops and meetings as necessary.
• To meet compliance requirements of the donor
• 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 Economics/Health Technology Assessment
• PhD in health economics or in related disciplines

Essential:

• Capability of undertaking systematic reviews and/or developing decision analysis models
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in conducting HTA or health economics related research

Desirable:

• Knowledge of MS Office, STATA (or other statistical software like SPSS, R, etc.), TreeAge, etc.
• 1-2 publications related to the field of HTA

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/c9vUEcDnnb4WPnVJA. Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-HESC-1021) 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!