[Hiring] Health Economics @University of Ottawa

Role Description

An economists’ perspective illuminating the systems behavior of Health-Care. Such insights inform strategies for managing/improving Health-care. The survey course introduces key concepts from economics (e.g., micro-economics, trade-offs, opportunity costs, efficiency, equity) that are pivotal to this illumination. The unique attributes of health-care (e.g., uncertainty of demand and information asymmetry) and the incentives (some perverse) that ensue are discussed. Indices of population health impact and their links to health economic valuation are covered, including cost-effectiveness and benefit-cost analysis.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree (PhD preferred) in an area directly related to Health Economics.
• Recent professional experience in the field.
• Sound knowledge of the issues related to the area of the course.
• Experience in development or delivery of online course content (considered an asset).

Requirements

• Teaching method will be delivered online.
• Teaching method might incur changes due to health measures or other reasons.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025).
• Work Hours: 39.
• Number of credits: 3.
• Expected Enrolment: 25.

Additional Information

• An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.
• If invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require.
• Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training.
• The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.
• The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need.