Job Summary
The Health Economist in a public health consulting or non-profit setting provides analytical and advisory support to governments, donors, and development partners. The role focuses on economic evaluation, health financing analysis, and strategy development to improve population health outcomes. The position combines technical rigour with client-facing consulting responsibilities, supporting evidence-based policy, program design, and investment decisions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Responsibilities
Health Economics Consulting & Advisory:
- Provide technical advisory services to governments, donors, and partners on health financing, policy design, and resource allocation strategies.
- Lead and support consulting engagements from diagnostics through to implementation, producing high-quality client deliverables; including analytical reports, policy briefs, and presentation decks.
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholder audiences
Economic Evaluation & Modelling:
- Design and conduct cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and budget impact analyses for public health programmes and interventions.
- Build, adapt, and validate economic and financial models to support investment decisions and resource prioritisation.
- Interpret and communicate modelling outputs for non-technical stakeholders.
Health Financing & Systems Analysis:
- Analyse health financing systems, including revenue mobilisation, pooling mechanisms, strategic purchasing, and public expenditure tracking.
- Support the design and evaluation of UHC initiatives and health systems strengthening programmes.
- Conduct macroeconomic and microeconomic analyses to assess how fiscal trends, public expenditure patterns, household-level health spending behaviours, and broader economic conditions shape health sector financing, demand for services, and investment priorities.
Data Analysis & Evidence Generation:
- Analyse large-scale datasets (e.g., DHS, HMIS, national claims data, programme data) to generate insights that inform policy and programme decisions.
- Conduct rigorous research, literature reviews, and policy analyses in support of client engagements and thought leadership outputs.
Business Development & Proposal Support:
- Contribute to grant proposals, competitive bids, and concept notes for donor-funded projects, including technical sections and budget development.
- Support identification of new business opportunities aligned with opportunities strategic priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Engage professionally with clients including ministries of health, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, and implementing partners.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Performs any other duties as assigned commensurate with the level and scope of the role.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Master’s in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, Development Economics, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 4–8+ years of relevant experience in consulting, public health, NGO, or development sector roles.
- Experience working with donor-funded programs (e.g., World Bank, Global Fund, USAID, Gates Foundation) preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in economic evaluation and health financing analysis.
- Proficiency in analytical tools (R, STATA, Excel, Power BI or similar).
- Experience developing models and policy-relevant analytical frameworks.
Core Competencies
- Strong consulting and problem-solving skills.
- Client management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Excellent written and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and impact orientation.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in strategy consulting or advisory engagements.
- Knowledge of UHC, health financing reforms, and health system architecture.
- Prior experience in LMIC settings, particularly sub-Saharan Africa.
- Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and business development for the development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and impact of client deliverables.
- Successful delivery of consulting engagements on time and within scope.
- Contribution to business development and revenue generation.
- Client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
- Influence on policy and program decisions.
Reporting Line:
Reports to: Director HSS & Advisory
Works closely with: Consultants, analysts, the technical team, all stakeholders, and donors as required.
Work Environment:
This role operates in a fast-paced, project-based consulting environment within firm. It involves close collaboration with international clients, potential travel to project sites, and regular engagement with senior policymakers and development partners. The Health Economist will be expected to manage competing priorities with professionalism and a strong commitment to impact.
Application Deadline:
14th July 2026.