Health Economist

Assists the Director of Health and Human Services with the overall planning and management of departmental research and strategy formulation and implementation related to health economics, to help optimize cost-effectiveness of public health activities and services. Facilitates the processes of departmental programs to effectively and economically ensure department programs are provided in the most cost-effective manner. Improves health outcomes for Dallas County residents by evaluating, strengthening, and modernizing the department’s service delivery and public health policies and procedures.Education, Experience and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Economics, Health Economics, Statistics, or in a job related field of study. A doctoral degree (PhD) in one of these subjects is preferred. One (1) years of professional work-related experience in the area of health economics.

Experience collecting economic data (in any setting) and/or working with costing tools. Experience working with large analytic datasets and prior experience with data management. Demonstrated experience with data analysis, including techniques necessary for data derived from surveys using complex sampling. Demonstrated comfort and fluency in quantitative analysis, and proficient with statistical analysis and data presentation software programs. Knowledge of research design and implementation. Technical skills to write reports, prepare briefings, and coherently present results.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 Knowledge of the health-care industry and the U. S and Texas health system
 Good understanding of the subject of economics
 Right balance of mathematical and analytical aptitude to comprehend the economic aspects thoroughly
 Excellent research skills and ability to analyze findings to make appropriate use
 Clear understanding of both the Texas and Dallas County health economy
 Abreast with the national economic policies and its impact on the health-care sector
 Understand and apply mathematical concepts
 Skilled in the use of standard software applications
 Strong verbal and written communication skills
 Possess strong leadership and management skills
 Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
 Strong orientation to teamwork
 Experience in successful implementation of plans and achievement of objectives
 Ability to handle pressure, complex situations and problem-solving capacity
 Ability to think analytically and strategically
 Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
 Ability to maintain confidential records.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment. Ability to travel to various work site locations.1. Collaborates with the Director to assist in planning and conducting a comprehensive economic evaluation to ensure departmental programs are providing medical care and other public health and human services to all patients in an efficient and effective way; ensures maximum cost-effectiveness of the public health, health care and human services are provided.

2. Develops strategic goals and objectives related to the department’s mission; designs and executes research studies to guide effective use of information and resources to determine the types and levels of services, programs and policies to be provided to the community; monitors and evaluates delivery and performance of services, programs and policies; assists the Director in the formulation and implementation of departmental reforms aiming at the modernization of public health and human services delivery.

3. Calculates various costs related to public health, health care and human services; performs economic analysis and model plans for public health, health-care and human services programs; develops health economic issues and methods to optimize cost-effectiveness for departmental programs and activities; provides recommendations and consultations to the division leaders on the administration of comprehensive departmental programs based on needs and available resources.

4. Develops and coordinates cutting-edge research to enhance quality of programs and services provided, policy relevance, and the reach and influence of the health and human services work carried out by the department; communicates and distributes academic literature, presentations and reports on research findings to update about new issues, solutions and other topics.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.