Health Economist

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending or wellness spending account

• a premium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• career development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Act as the primary health economist to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses for new health technologies

• Systematically review and critically evaluate economic literature

• Build, use and maintain a range of health economic, decision- support models, decision analytic techniques and health outcome methodologies to support value for money decision-making

• Assist in developing recommendations concerning the funding of health technologies after considering evidence of clinical benefit, value for money, societal, ethical, and patient centeredness

• Accountable for providing expertise in health economics, financial/funding modelling/applications expertise, and consultative advice in support of health system funding decision-making, planning, funding allocation, priorities, and processes

• Identify areas of potential risk to project timelines and achievement of deliverables, escalating issues to team, and Manager for resolution

• Maintain data and records pertaining to economic analyses and model development

• Independently prepare, write, and present economic analysis findings

• Acquire and apply knowledge of government directions and priorities related to the health care system, and relevant legislation

• Work with the manager, branch, and agency colleagues to apply health economic analysis and models to policy development, funding decisions, and to contribute to an overall health economic capacity within Ontario Health

• Develop and manage relationships with internal and external partners, vice president, director, manager, and team members to ensure project deliverables

• Work effectively with team members such as clinical epidemiologists, patient engagement analysts, project managers and coordinators to meet project timelines

• Engage with stakeholders to obtain information needed to complete value for money analyses

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in health economics or health technology assessment is required

• PhD in health economics or health technology assessment is preferred

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, or combination of experience including PhD in health economics or related field

• Experience in conducting systematic literature review, cost-effectiveness analyses and/or budget impact analyses

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Canadian health care system

• Solid understanding in health economic concepts, decision modelling, health technology assessment and/or epidemiology

• Ability to conduct statistical analysis to identify and analyze relevant data sets, manipulate data, prepare reports

• Ability to provide critical appraisal and quality assurance on economic models

• Ability to use TreeAge or Excel for health economic modelling

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills

Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

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