Health Economist - Pathways to Malaria Pre-Elimination Project at Maisha Meds

About the role

• The Health Economist will play a critical role in conducting economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness studies to support the financial sustainability of malaria control interventions in Lagos State. 
• The successful candidate will ensure that project strategies are economically viable, scalable, and aligned with global best practices in health financing.
• All work will be seconded to the Lagos State, Ministry of Health.
• This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and is eligible to Nigerian nationals only.
• The successful candidate will report to the Senior Director of Scale Programs, Maisha Meds, and work closely with other project teams to ensure project sustainability.
• This is a fixed-term contract that starts in March 2025 and ends on Dec 31, 2025. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost-effectiveness analyses of malaria interventions to evaluate the financial viability of diagnostic and treatment strategies.
• Develop economic models to assess the long-term financial sustainability of malaria control efforts.
• Evaluate health financing mechanisms and recommend policy improvements to strengthen malaria control funding.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies and private sector partners, to align economic strategies with public health goals.
• Prepare policy briefs, economic reports, and technical documents to guide strategic decisions.
• Assess the Economic Impact of implemented malaria interventions.
• Train healthcare providers and policymakers on the principles of health economics.
• Present accurate findings through research publications and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in Health Economics, Public Health, or Applied Economics.
• 5+ years of experience in cost-effectiveness analysis and economic evaluation.
• Expertise in health financing models and public-private partnerships.
• Proficient in economic modeling and statistical analysis tools (Stata, R, Excel).
• Strong policy advisory and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and policy briefs and deliver presentations to varied audiences.

Mindset:

• A team player who loves working collaboratively
• A sense of optimism, flexibility, and adaptability to any situation
• An ability to thrive in ambiguous situations due to your resilience and tenacity
• A growth mindset and a deep enthusiasm for learning, feedback, and continuous improvement
• A blend of passion, humility, patience, and a good sense of humor
• A tendency to roll up your sleeves to move projects forward