Health Economist

**Job title**:Health Economist

**Department**:Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHÉOS) at Providence Health Care (PHC)

**Location**: St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC

**Salary**:Salary will be in accord with experience plus competitive benefits package including four weeks of paid vacation to start, extended health and dental plans, and membership in the Municipal Pension Plan

**Appointment status**:Full-time (37.5 hours/week), regular status, PHC position

**Desired Start Date**:As soon as possible

**Application Closing Date**:Open until filled

**Who We Are**

Bridging the gap between data, research, and care, CHÉOS is a collaboration between cross-disciplinary scientists and expert research staff evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions at the population level.

From assessing the cost-effectiveness of a new drug or treatment option to informing policy decisions that change how care is delivered, CHÉOS seeks to improve health outcomes for all.

**Our Commitments to You**

At CHÉOS, we are committed to providing an inclusive, dynamic, and cooperative work environment in which all members are encouraged to pursue personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including:

- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid vacation annually (prorated for part-time staff)
- Paid time off between the December and January statutory holidays
- Other paid leaves to support health, wellness, and work-life balance
- Extended health and dental plans
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan plus employer-paid contributions

**The Role**

Under the supervision of Dr. Bohdan Nosyk, the Health Economist is part of a multidisciplinary team, the Health
Economic Research Unit (HERU), engaged in an international portfolio of leading-edge health economic and health services research projects focusing on HIV/AIDS and substance use disorders. Major responsibilities include: leading and contributing to econometric analysis of data, the development of economic models, research dissemination, and other research-related activities.

The Health Economist works closely with CHÉOS staff including physicians, epidemiologists, research nurses, research coordinators and assistants, data managers, biostatisticians, graduate students and fellows.
- Contributes expertise in econometric modeling methodology to ensure robust interpretation of economic evidence to support policy decisions
- Conducts econometric modeling, analysis, and computations on large health economic datasets (using econometric techniques such as multivariate regression, difference in difference methods)
- Design, develop, coordinate and/or implement economic modeling and methodologies to assist projects in ascertaining cost-effectiveness (Markov models, simulation)
- Prepare and deliver conference presentations, academic manuscripts, and technical reports

**Skills and Qualifications**

Master’s degree in Health Economics, or the relevant equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Master's degree in Health Economics, or the relevant equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience building health economic simulation models and/or conducting cost-effectiveness analysis
- Experience with programming and simulation model building in R or Python would be an asset
- Ability to conduct econometric analysis in software such as Stata, R or SAS
- Understanding the core theories of economics in health care including concepts such as supply and demand, opportunity cost, and consumer theory
- Experience with working in an academic health economics group would be an asset

**Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate**

This position is located within a healthcare facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday