Health Economist, Technical Support Unit - 9-month Assignment

Join CHAI as a Health Economist to support MOH in implementing health financing strategies.

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Join CHAI as a Health Economist to support MOH in implementing health financing strategies.

You have:

Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Health Economics, Public Health, International Development, or a related quantitative discipline.
A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a relevant field (e.g health management or health system strengthening) in the public or private sector with increasing responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience using quantitative and economic analysis to inform health sector policies, with preference for candidates familiar with cost-effectiveness, fiscal space, or efficiency analyses.
Proven track record of working with or supporting low- and middle-income country governments, statutory bodies and donor agencies.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and statistical tools (e.g., Stata, R) and a strong understanding of health system performance metrics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-quality policy briefs, technical reports, and presentations for government and donor audiences.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Understanding of national, regional and global health care financing.
Prior experience working with MoH, statutory bodies, and donor agencies.
Vast experience in providing technical assistance in health systems strengthening and capacity building.

Describe a time when you used quantitative analysis to influence health policy. What was the outcome?	The interviewer seeks to assess your analytical and problem-solving capabilities with real-world examples.	Provide a specific example focusing on your role in the analysis, the actions you took, and the impact it had on policy.
How would you approach designing a sustainable financing model for a health program?	This question evaluates your strategic thinking and understanding of health financing mechanisms.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful capability-building initiative you've led?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to improve resource allocation in a resource-constrained environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging project you managed. How did you handle competing priorities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you successfully collaborated with government agencies in the past?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What are the key metrics you would track to assess health system performance?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on global health financing trends?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.