Health Economist

Health Economist or Senior Health Economist | Permanent

Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 180 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

Māia - we challenge ourselves

Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

Our Health Economists assess the value to New Zealand of funding new health technologies (medicines and medical devices). We are Aotearoa New Zealand's single largest health technology assessment team. We work closely with Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac's clinical advisors and commercial negotiators.

We are seeking five new Health Economists, or Senior Health Economist, on a permanent basis, to increase the team's capacity to assess medicines and medical devices in a fit-for-purpose and timely fashion. This is a real opportunity to be at the core of our operations - influencing decision making at the intersect of evidence-based medicine, economics, and commerce.

The role includes:

• Modelling the cost-effectiveness and budgetary impact of new pharmaceutical investment options;
• Assess all Factors for Consideration to support Pharmac in appraising the relative value of new pharmaceutical investments, including to populations with high health needs;
• Leveraging expertise from internal and external specialists to deliver high-quality, credible analysis;
• Communicating insights and economic methods to a variety of audiences, including staff, clinicians and suppliers;
• Critically appraising clinical and economic evidence to inform assessments and economic models.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? Are you ready to make a difference?

Our ideal candidate would have a background in health economics, microeconomics, health technology assessment, epidemiology, applied mathematics, or related fields. You will have excellent quantitative analysis and communication skills (verbal and written) and a strong understanding of the challenges within the health sector and disparities affecting populations with the highest health needs.

We are seeking applicants who are:

• Passionate about helping Pharmac make great decisions about which pharmaceutical investments will achieve best health outcomes for New Zealanders
• Conscientious, hard-working, and adaptable.
• Collaborative and committed to working closely as part of a team.
• Self-driven and organised to manage time effectively under pressure.
• Able to think critically to enhance our work

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You are a critical thinker, with strong principles and great quantitative skills. You work collaboratively with others to deliver fit-for-purpose products within tight time frames. You are willing to give and receive feedback to improve your team's and your own performance. You are comfortable with receiving direct critique of your work from multiple staff routinely.

You are comfortable working with senior clinicians, suppliers, and patients. You have solid organisation and planning skills, and can efficiently prioritise competing work objectives.

This is a time-pressured role. Applicants will need to be self-driven and able to manage work to deadlines, while also working as part of a team to collaborate with others to do the same. You will be part of our Pharmaceutical Assessment team and supported to learn and succeed in our fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

Joining Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac

We are a whānau centred organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
• An annual $500 hauora payment
• Access to subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross
• Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.

This role is Pharmac band 7, with an appointment range anticipated to be between $92,639 - $115,799 total remuneration, inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution. The appointment salary is subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

We may identify our preferred candidate earlier than the listed closing date of Friday 24 January at 5pm, so if this sounds like your next exciting career move, today!

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