André Hoffmann Fellow - Research Fellow in Health System Financing & Payment Models

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For this post, we particularly welcome applications by women and ethnic minorities.

Salary from £50,606 to £58,505 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years

The World Economic Forum and LSE Health are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to join the André Hoffmann Fellowship for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focusing on Health System Financing & Payment Models. This two-year, full-time fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity to influence the transformation of global healthcare systems through the lens of economic and payment innovations supported by digital advancements.

The Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in shaping health financing policy and practice by developing initiatives that leverage technology to overcome current health challenges. This position is co-hosted between the World Economic Forum and LSE Health, requiring a dynamic individual capable of bridging theory and practice to drive impactful, action-oriented outcomes.

Candidates should have:

• A Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as health economics, epidemiology, health services research, health policy or social policy, with qualitative and quantitative methods training and/or experience that includes the conduct of economic evaluations.
• A PhD or other research experience that demonstrates the capacity to produce independent original research in this field.
• Experience of carrying out evaluations and analysis of policy, financing and digital technology in health systems and services.
• Ability to analyse and research complex ideas, concepts or theories, and to apply appropriate methodologies for analysis of economic and health data.
• Good knowledge of international healthcare delivery, payment models, digital health and health technology reimbursement policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate research findings effectively.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email George Wharton, G.A.Wharton@lse.ac.uk .

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 14 May 2024 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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