Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) was established in 2007 as a non-profit research organization which reports to the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. HITAP’s main responsibility is to assess a range of health interventions and technologies, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical practices, individual and community health promotions, and disease prevention programs, as well as social health policy. HITAP aims to cultivate the public interest and motivate participation from all sectors in society in order to efficiently distribute and allocate the limited resources to fulfill its public objectives. HITAP recognizes the importance of working at the international level and has been working with partners to support universal health coverage, especially in low and middle income countries by empowering and providing practical lessons on the potential use of Health Technology Assessment (HTA). As a multi-disciplinary HTA organization, HITAP not only focuses on producing the highest standard of research, but also puts a high priority on knowledge translation and dissemination of our research findings to all stakeholders, for instance policy makers, health practitioners, the media, and the public both nationally and internationally.

We are recruiting a determined and passionate senior researcher who would like to be a part of a team that aims to help create knowledge that facilitate decisions to better society. Reporting to the Secretary General of HITAP, the successful candidate will interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to create evidence that will help illustrate the value of a health policy/innovation/program of interest within the Thailand’s health system as well as at the international level. This position will offer the successful candidate a challenging and rewarding career in HTA, an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with real-world application and impact.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate new research projects, including development of proposals and protocols
• Apply advanced knowledge of research hypotheses in the development/initiation of research studies including setting research goals and objectives
• Design, conduct, and interpret research studies using a variety of research methods (e.g., statistical regression models, person-level cost-effectiveness analysis, decision analytical models or techniques, budget impact analysis, qualitative interviews, focus groups) based on question(s) of interest
• Ensure adequate quality control by setting standards, monitoring quality control results, and instituting appropriate steps to maintain standards
• Research and understand the foundation and underlying processes of the topic area of interest
• Systematically review and critically appraise relevant literature and research findings
• Prepare findings for publications, presentations, or report (tailored to different audiences) – responsible for academic output of research studies
• Communicate and present findings effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences in a clear manner
• Develop/managing study budgets and be accountable for funds utilization
• Plan long term strategies for the research program
• Develop strategic alliances with external parties
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, supervising and evaluating staff and students
• Be responsible for training and supervision of staff and students including interns and fellows
• Support other duties and tasks as required 

Job-specific requirements and competencies:

• PhD in Health Services Research, Health Technology Assessment, Health Economics, Health Policy, or similar field
• Previous experience working in the field of Health Technology Assessment
• Fundamental understanding of epidemiology principles is an asset
• Technical proficiency in statistical software of the discipline trained in (e.g., SAS, STATA, Microsoft Excel, TreeAge, R, NVivo, Arena)
• Demonstrated ability to initiate a program of research excellence in chosen field
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to design, execute and manage multiple studies
• Previous experience in protocol development, preparation of manuscripts, and data presentation is preferred
• Value the importance of team including listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated initiative and self-direction
• Effective written and oral communications skills including presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Have and recognize the importance of the following skills: problem-solving, organizational, multi-tasking, attention to details, time management, project management, and priority setting (exhibiting professionalism and cooperation in a team environment)
• Proven ability to respond to a wide variety of issues and deal with unclear situations and conflicting demands
• High proficiency in spoken and written Thai and/or English
• Ability to work overtime on occasion

Type of employment: full-time, office-based employment
Salary: Negotiable

Positions Availble: 2 positions

This position is open to applicants of all nationalities

Application process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to Mr. Buntoon Chankheaw ([email protected]) referencing the job title:

• Cover letter, clearly indicating how the candidate meets the qualifications indicated for the position.
• Application form (download here) by filling in complete information such as salary range (minimum – expect)
• Resume/curriculum vitae

Tel: +662-590-4549, +662-590-4374-5