Health Economics Evaluator

Overview

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a closely related field and five years of experience in research, analysis, and/or evaluation of health-related programs; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and seven years of such experience; or nine years of such experience. At least three years of this experience must have included supervision of staff and program management experience. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience and a Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience.

 

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

 

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or higher degree in Health Economics or related field and four years of experience in one or more of the following: health economics research, and evaluation; policy and program development; community development; community wealth building; and/or designing strategies to address inequities in wealth, income, education, social mobility and accessing resources that drive poor health outcomes. Demonstrated leadership, organizational and supervisory skills.; Ability to think strategically, conceptualize creatively and effectively assimilate and communicate complex information from multiple sources to diverse stakeholders; advanced proficiency in data analytics of multiple databases from health and economic sources and statistical software (e.g. SAS, R, TreeAge); proficiency in Microsoft Office; and excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Responsibilities

The Health Economics Evaluator will work in the Office of Science, Office of Public Health, within the New York Department of Health, with primary responsibilities to lead the Health, Wealth and Well-being Unit, composed of a multidisciplinary team of economists, community developers, business liaisons and researchers, to harness the power of community economic development and business engagement to transform communities into places of health, wealth and well-being. The unit aims will thus bring new data and intervention approaches to bear on solving long-standing inequities that have harmed communities and resulted in adverse health outcomes. This position will be the founding lead for this innovative unit, developing its mission, plan and initial staff.

 

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:
– Developing the unit’s mission, recruiting, and managing/supervising the unit staff;
– Leading the development and implementation of unit’s mission and strategic plans for accessing and analyzing various data sources, and synthesizing results to engage internal DOH and external stakeholders;
– Building and maintaining a collaborative partnership with these stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies and recommendations, innovative program solutions and interventions to entrenched inequities that result in poor health outcomes;
– Effectively managing seed money to conduct pilot projects in communities that have been economically or socially marginalized, are located in rural geographic areas, or are composed of people from racial and ethnic minority groups, and evaluating impacts and return on investment;
– Utilizing results from pilot projects to inform the work around community engagement, training, and partnerships, and to leverage, access and obtain additional funding to expand and spread effective policies and interventions to expand the reach and impacts of state and local health departments into more communities in need.

Please visit HRI’s web site at (preferred method):  https://careers-healthresearch.icims.com/jobs/ or mail resume to: Health Research, Inc., 150 Broadway – Suite 280, Menands, NY 12204-2719. Please include reference code 2023-6521 on envelope.

 

Employee Benefits

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Health, dental and vision insurance – Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

Flexible benefit accounts – Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

Generous paid time off – Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

Tuition support – Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

Retirement Benefits – HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

Employee Assistance Program – Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

And so much more!

 

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

 

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

 

 

 

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

 

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

 

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

 

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

 

 

 

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