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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability, globally — yet there continues to be an underinvestment in action and financing.

The  Health Finance Institute (HFI) is a global-health, non-profit organization working to change this. We primarily design, structure and broker transactions addressing data, delivery, and device challenges across the chronic disease spectrum in the world’s low- and middle-income countries. We are strong believers in using blended finance structuring solutions to drive our impact goals. We recognize the critical value of partnerships across complex health ecosystems, and therefore partner with foundations, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, international organizations, and health enterprises to be most effective. We are global health, economics, and blended finance specialists working on developing partnerships between the public and private sector to address the NCD financing gap.

Job Openings

Senior Health Economist

About the Role

The Senior Health Economist will join a high-caliber team to execute health economics research and projects across a variety of non-communicable disease projects in different geographies. The individual will support the CEO of Health Finance Institute to ensure project plans integrate and align with the core objectives of the organization, lead tactical execution of projects, and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders. HFI’s clients for ongoing and upcoming health economics projects include leading global pharma companies, international organizations, and leading universities.

About HFI’s Health Economics Work

What constitutes a smart investment in health? How do we prove the economic case for non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, access, and adherence to driving better decision-making with priority given to the worst off? These are among the powerful questions HFI’s Health Economics team works towards answering daily. Using practical and research-driven approaches, our work strives to close the NCD financing gap and reduce NCD morbidity and mortality worldwide – saving millions of lives and health systems dollars.

The HFI Health Economics team works with a range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors. Examples of HFI’s current Health Economics projects include:

  • Developing impact frameworks in collaboration with private-sector partners to forecast the impact of the partners’ activities in improving access to NCD medicines in countries around the world. The impact frameworks explore the value of the partners’ activities beyond traditionally reported outputs and include a view of short- and long-term patient outcomes as well as metrics around affordability, accessibility, and market-shaping activities.
  • Developing cost-effectiveness models for disease-specific prevention, screening, and treatment programs in the country. The cost-effectiveness models developed are accompanied by a user-friendly interface demonstrating the health, economic, and market impacts of various screening and treatment scenarios. The model outputs are aimed to assist countries in planning the provision of services and the procurement of relevant NCD commodities and equipment at national and sub-national levels, as well as a better understanding of the health, economic, and financial tradeoffs when planning NCD care post-pandemic. The model findings are used in dialogues with relevant stakeholders for future and optimal programming of screening and early intervention services, including, but not limited to, policymakers, budget officials, and political and business leadership.
  • Supporting cross-sector conversations at high-level events to build capabilities in health financing conversations. These engagements include the development of white papers focusing on the trends in health financing and access to innovations across global markets. Additionally, the HFI team supports the CEO’s attendance at selected multilateral platforms with talking points, formats for closed-door roundtable events, and event reports.

A successful Senior Health Economist will be strategically minded, highly motivated, and a creative problem solver with strong analytic and communication skills with a commitment to excellence and producing results. Further, project management experience and timely completion of external facing projects are a must

This position is based in DC/Virginia/Maryland and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Core Responsibilities

As a Senior Health Economist, in close partnership with the CEO and the wider HFI team, you will:

  • Provide strategic thought leadership, technical direction, and effective management of the health economics portfolio.
  • Manage health economics projects including needs identification with clients, creation of project plans and budgets, and management of project execution to meet timelines and milestones.
  • Lead the design and execution of health economic modeling for a range of NCDs across global geographies.
  • Lead the design and execution of user-friendly interfaces to accompany model outputs for clients and partners in public and private sectors to engage with the model and facilitate health financing conversations.
  • Conceptualize new strategic directions for impact, including collaboration with other organizations and successfully mobilize funding for new projects.
  • Support business development including networking, writing proposals with support from team members and representing HFI in pitch and client meetings.
  • Undertake and supervise health economics research, writing, and informal and formal publication processes.
  • Represent HFI externally at events, including both local events and large conferences hosted by multilateral organizations.
Desired Experience
  • Familiarity with global health and NCDs is strongly desired.
  • Strategic and tactical skills in executing health economics research.
  • Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing, leading, and executing projects with high-quality deliverables including presentations and written reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to handle competing priorities as a part of a dynamic team.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. (preferred) or MS in public health/epidemiology/health economics, health services research, public health, or related field.
  • Prior experience in a pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
  • 2-3 years of experience with real-world evidence generation is preferred.
  • Expert command of Microsoft Suite.
  • Expert level VBA and/or R and/or Stata coding skills.
  • Experience with software development is a plus.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
  • Growth/learning opportunity to work with leading global health experts across multiple sectors,
  • Being part of global health’s next big thing,
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects and have diverse responsibilities,
  • Flexible schedule and teleworking options,
  • Amplification of your voice and thought leadership for an urgent cause,
  • Part of a strong, collaborative, and dynamic team who aims to re-invent how global health works,
  • The ability for growth across multiple dimensions including project management, leadership, and technical skill sets and expertise,
  • Opportunities for leadership or training responsibilities will be available
Compensation

This position is contract-to-hire, with a 90-day probationary period that is outcomes-based. Upon the successful completion of the probationary period, the contractor will be eligible for full-time employment, with a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000, commensurate with full benefits (medical, dental, and vision).

Application Process and Timeline

Please e-mail a CV and cover letter to hr@healthfinanceinstitute.org with the subject line: Senior Health Economist. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Research Assistant Intern

The Health Finance Institute (HFI) is a global-health 501(c)(3) organization working to change this. We aim to develop tailored financing solutions that generate the most significant impact by using, translating, and analyzing evidence to prioritize and educate investments for foundations, funders, and investors. We aim to use catalytic capital investments for underfinanced diseases and conditions to fuel financial and economic returns and social and health gains in the short and long term. We are global health and blended finance specialists that work with the private sector, countries, financial partners, and international organizations to develop partnerships between the public and private sectors to address the global health financing gap.

We seek an energetic, responsible Research Assistant Intern to continue and accelerate the groundbreaking work that Health Finance Institute embarks on. This intern will work within the Health Economics Department and support the CEO.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking an intern to assist with the following:

  • Provide administrative support for assigned research projects and related activities, including data collection and analysis, data entry and management, review, and quality assurance.
  • Support the CEO in event development, execution, and management related to organizational work, including social media promotion.
  • Provide event and partnership support, including research and presentation building.
  • Support the CEO with research, presentation creation, and reports related to client-based activities.
  • Perform other duties as required by the CEO.

The intern’s work will focus on health outcomes and economic analyses for NCDs, mainly diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The intern must be self-driven, handle multiple tasks at once, and work in a diverse team across different time zones.

We are looking for someone who has or is pursuing at minimum an undergraduate degree in the sciences, with the following additional qualifications:

  • An interest in healthcare outcome metrics and cost-related data
  • Demonstrated excellence in an academic or professional setting
  • Passion, drive, and intrinsic motivation
  • Ability to be agile and pivot as a member of this dynamic startup

We will give preference to candidates with the additional qualifications:

  • A strong interest in NCDs and/or health financing
  • A strong interest in mathematical modeling
  • Experience with project management platforms like Asana
  • Experience working with SharePoint and other Microsoft Office products
  • Experience working with G-Suite
More About the Position
  • Start date: TBD, applications will be processed on a rolling basis
  • Time Commitment: 15 hours a week for three months with the possibility of extending.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
  • Stipend to support expenses while interning
  • Opportunity to learn and develop skills with clear learning goals, dedicated coaching, and a supportive team
  • Opportunity to learn from leading global health experts across multiple sectors and geographies
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects saving lives.
  • Opportunity to be part of a strong, collaborative, and dynamic team that aims to reinvent how global health financing works
  • Flexible schedule and teleworking options
  • The ability for growth across multiple dimensions, including project management, leadership, and technical skill sets and expertise
  • Great scope for networking with senior leadership of global impact organizations
Application Process

Please email a CV and cover letter to hr@healthfinanceinstitute.org. In the subject line of your email, write “Research Assistant Intern – Last Name, First Name.” We will only review complete applications.

Application Timeline

We will accept applications on a rolling basis and contact qualified applicants.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability globally — yet there continues to be an underinvestment in action and financing.

The Health Finance Institute (HFI) is a global health non-profit organization working to change this. We are global health specialists that work with the private sector, countries, financial partners, and international organizations to develop partnerships between the public and private sectors and broker investments that address the NCD financing gap. We use, translate, and analyze evidence to prioritize and educate investments for funders and investors and work with them to develop tailored financing solutions that generate the most significant impact. We aim to increase capital for chronic diseases and create economic, social, and health gains in the short- and long term.

About the Role

We are seeking a Global Health Consultant to support our incredible work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global health, experience working in low- and middle-income countries, and be able to provide technical expertise on a range of chronic diseases. The Global Health Consultant will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and multilateral organizations, to provide strategic guidance and support for the design, implementation, and evaluation of global health programs and policies. This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Core Responsibilities
  • Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of global health programs and policies.
  • Develop and implement health strategies that promote health equity, reduce health disparities, and improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Conduct research and analyze data to identify key health challenges, trends, and emerging issues in global health.
  • Provide capacity-building support to partners and stakeholders in developing and implementing global health programs and policies.
  • Participate in developing proposals, concept notes, and reports for global health projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to global health challenges.
  • Represent the organization in external meetings, conferences, and other events related to global health.
Desired Experience
  • Master’s degree or higher in public health, global health, international development, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in global health, with expertise in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Strong technical expertise in one or more areas of global health, such as maternal and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, health systems strengthening, or health policy and governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and multilateral organizations.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, including experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with proficiency in a second language preferred.

Please note, this is a hybrid work opportunity, mostly remote with some in-person engagement in the Washington, DC metro area.

Benefits of joining our team

Being part of global health’s ‘next big thing.’

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects and have diverse responsibilities.
  • Flexible schedule and teleworking options.
  • Amplification of your voice and thought leadership for an urgent cause.
  • Part of a strong, collaborative, and dynamic team who aims to re-invent how global health works.
Application Process and Timeline

Application process: Please e-mail a CV and cover letter to hr@healthfinanceinstitute.org with

the subject line: Global Health Consultant.

Application timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. All applications will be

reviewed, and qualified candidates will then be contacted. No phone calls, please. The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, May 22, 2023.

 

If you are passionate about global health and want to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Global Health Consultant!