Health Economics Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Program Summary  

The Learning Centre for Quality Management (LCQM) is a Centre of Excellence at Kamuzu  University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). As a regional hub for excellence, the LCQM is dedicated  to strengthening healthcare systems across Southern Africa. With a focus on enhancing the  quality of healthcare delivery, the Centre promotes evidence-based practices through  capacity building, research, and knowledge management.

Collaborating with local and international partners, the LCQM fosters a sustainable, people centred approach to healthcare, addressing critical challenges within health systems and  driving impactful solutions across the region.

With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the LCQM is conducting research to  evaluate the integration of health screening and chronic care services (HIV, NCDs, Mental  Health, TB), alongside Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services. This pilot  initiative is being implemented in selected facilities in Rumphi and Nkhotakota by the Ministry  of Health and its partners.

To achieve these, LQCM Project is inviting suitably and qualified candidates to fill the  following vacant positions:

Health Economics Post-Doctoral Research Fellow 

Department : Learning Centre Research Unit

Responsible to : Principal Investigator

Type of contract : 2 year-fixed contract

Location : Lilongwe

Role Overview: 

Based in Lilongwe, Malawi, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will lead the implementation of  economic evaluations, including impact evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and discrete  choice experiments (DCEs). This role involves direct supervision of three Pre-Doctoral Fellows

and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, policymakers, and  practitioners. Periodic travel to Rumphi and Nkhotakota districts will be required to oversee  fieldwork and engage with local teams. The position offers an exceptional opportunity for  professional growth through high-level leadership, capacity-building, and research  dissemination.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and technical guidance to three Pre Doctoral Fellows focusing on impact evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and DCEs. • Oversee the design, implementation, and analysis of economic evaluations, ensuring  methodological rigor and policy relevance.
• Lead data management and advanced quantitative analysis, including econometric  modeling, decision modeling, and preference analysis.
• Ensure coordination across the three evaluation components to maintain integration  and coherence in the project’s outputs.
• Draft and review high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals  and contribute to the development of policy briefs and technical reports. • Engage with stakeholders, including policymakers and donors, to present findings and  provide actionable insights.
• Support capacity-building activities for team members and local collaborators. • Travel to Rumphi and Nkhotakota districts to oversee fieldwork, data collection, and  engagement with local teams.

Job Requirements: 

• Education: PhD in Health Economics, Economics, Statistics, or a closely related  quantitative discipline.
• Experience: 

o Proven track record in leading economic evaluations, including impact  evaluations, cost-effectiveness analysis, or preference modeling (e.g., DCEs). o Experience supervising early-career researchers or managing research teams. o Demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. o Familiarity with global health or healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income  countries is highly desirable.

• Technical Skills: 

o Proficiency in advanced quantitative methods, econometric modeling, and  statistical programming tools such as Stata, R, or Python.

o Expertise in managing large datasets and ensuring data quality.

o Strong skills in integrating multiple evaluation methodologies to address  complex research questions.

• Core Competencies:

o Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and mentor a  multidisciplinary team.

o Excellent communication skills to convey complex research findings to diverse  audiences, including policymakers and non-technical stakeholders.

o Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high levels  of reliability.

o Flexibility and cultural competence to work in dynamic, cross-cultural settings.

Method Of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications  including a cover letter, copies of relevant certificates and CV with names, emails, and  contact of professional referees to: 

The Registrar 

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences,

Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus,

P/Bag 360,

Chichiri,

Blantyre 3.

Or email to: [email protected]

Indicate position applied for on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the  same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions. Applications should reach  the Registrar not later than 21st January 2025. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Reference check shall be conducted to  successful candidates.