Early Post-Doctoral Researcher – Health Economics at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research – (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant community engagement programme and a dedicated training facility. The KWTRP leadership includes the Executive Director Philip Bejon, the KEMRI Centre Director Benjamin Tsofa, the Ag. Nairobi Programme director Mike English and the Chief Operating Officer Catherine Kenyatta. Our Vision to establish long term sustainable capacity for research in human health that improves global health. Our Mission to deliver high quality research relevant to global health and to build local capacity for undertaking research. Aims of the programme •To conduct research to the highest international scientific and ethical standards on the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the region in order to provide the evidence base to improve health. •To train an internationally competitive cadre of Kenyan and African research leaders to ensure the long term development of health research in Africa JOB PURPOSE: The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for 1) co-leading a body of work to examine the impact, implementation, and political economy of health financing reforms aimed at achieving universal health coverage in Kenya 2) supporting and contributing to the health economic capacity-building initiatives of the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU), 3) Supervision and mentorship of Ph.D. students and research assistants, 4) Contribute and support policy engagement initiatives of HERU, and 5) develop own body of work and mobilize research funding to support their transition to research independence.Description: REPORTS TO: Study PIDIRECTLY SUPERVISES: Research officers and assistant research officersINDIRECTLY SUPERVISES: Ph.D. students and research assistants BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: NoneJOB DIMENSIONS:The primary responsibility will be to coordinate and support a body of work focused on evaluating health financing reforms aimed at achieving universal health coverage in KenyaKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:For the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) to: Develop research proposals for ethics and scientific reviewLead the implementation of studies once ethics review has been obtainedLead the analysis and write-up of study findingsSupport HERU policy engagement initiativesSupport supervision and mentorship of PhD Students and research assistantsSupport HERU capacity development initiativesDevelop grant applications for fundingAnd any other duties that may be assigned from time to time RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in health systems, health economics, health policy, or related areasExperience and skills in assessing health financing mechanisms (e.g. catastrophic costs and impoverishment analysis, equity analysis, etc).Experience and skills in econometrics and its application to the economics of health systems such as equity or efficiency analysisStrong quantitative data analysis skills using R and Stata as a minimum Desirable Criteria: Excellent organizational and communication skills COMPETENCIES: Good writing skillsGood presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills a meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentAbility to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines