Economic modelling for Health and Development Investment Cases

Support economic modelling for national investment cases.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 26 Jun 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support economic modelling for national investment cases.

You have:

  • Some experience with economic modelling is required.
  • Experience or interest in health issues is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of Spanish or French could facilitate access to sources.

Contract

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UNDP, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Secretariat to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), the United Nations Interagency Task Force on NCDs (UNIATF) and national governments have collaborated to conduct national Investment Cases on tobacco control, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, alcohol control, nutrition, and air pollution. The Investment Cases comprise two main components 1) the Institutional Context Analysis, and 2) economic modelling. The investment cases can be used as advocacy pieces for policymakers, as well as for the Ministry of Health to present to non-health ministries.

The Online Volunteer will support the UNDP Health and Development Unit with the economic modelling for upcoming national investment cases on tobacco control, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, alcohol control, nutrition, and air pollution. The economic modelling quantifies the burden and possible economic gain from interventions. UNDP Health and Development Unit will provide required information and guidance to the Online Volunteer. Projects will be split into smaller tasks such as data collection, validation, assessing existing models, running the data etc. Upon completion, the Online Volunteer will be given due credit and receive a Certificate of Appreciation for his or her contribution.

The Online Volunteers are expected to have some experience with economic modelling, data harvesting and desk research. Experience and/or interest in health issues are considered assets. For some countries, knowledge of Spanish or French could afford easier access to sources but is not considered essential. All candidates are encouraged to apply irrespective of these skills.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you used economic modelling in healthcare? The interviewer wants to assess your practical application of economic modelling in a relevant setting. Focus on the methodology you used and the outcomes of the project.
How do you approach data validation in your research? Interviewers seek to understand your process for ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about health issues and economic modelling? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever encountered difficulties while collecting data? How did you address them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think economic modelling is important for advocacy in health policy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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