Senior Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst

Job no:510353
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Technical, Laboratory and Research Support, HEO6, HEO7

(HE06/HE07) $82,879 to $101,986 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time opportunity available until August 2024, with a possibility of an extension. A candidate seeking full time employment is preferable, however part time options may also be considered.

Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA), is a nationally and internationally renowned research centre within the School of Public Health, in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. AHTA conduct primary and secondary research to support best practice in the evaluation of health interventions, and hold large contracts with the Australian Government Department of Health.

The successful candidate would join a highly skilled team of health technology assessment (HTA) analysts and health economists involved in a wide range of projects. HTA is a dynamic and growing field that applies a range of methods to establish the value of health technologies. AHTA is at the forefront of HTA in Australia and globally, and is instrumental in the generation of high quality HTA reports and the development of new methodologies in the field. Staff members are exposed to evolving ideas and training opportunities in the field.

The position is exciting and would suit candidates who are seeking involvement with a cohesive team and who are comfortable with deadlines.

To be successful you will need: 

For appointment at the HEO6 level, candidates should have:

• Demonstrated experience in the production of quality written reports and/or other scientific papers within tight deadlines
• Familiarity with systematic literature review methodology (including critical appraisal) and understanding of the content of health technology assessment reports
• Demonstrated understanding of the scientific method and recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of different research/study designs

For appointment at the HEO7 level, candidates should also have:

• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise and interpret complex technical information in the medical literature including determining the influence of bias and confounding on study results and assessing the applicability of findings to the Australian population
• Extensive relevant experience in epidemiology, public health, health economics, pharmacy, medicine or a related discipline

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework  and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 9 August 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Adelaide Health Technology Assessment Team(AHTA)
School of Public Health
P: +61 (8) 83134617
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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