Job Location: This position will be located at 912 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Why you’ll love this position:
As the Health Economist for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services you will be a vital part of transforming Missouri’s public health system. As the Health Economist, you will apply economic principles to the department’s health initiatives and provide essential input and analysis for projects that will help the department better serve Missourians. This highly motivated, detail-oriented individual will work with a variety of programs to improve efficiency, evaluate resource allocation, and develop strategies to incorporate economic principles into departmental operations.
What you’ll do:
- Apply economic principles to health initiatives to identify the most efficient and cost-effective ways to accomplish department goals.
- Study the costs, benefits, and efficiencies associated with screenings and other public health interventions to improve department resource allocation.
- Project the economic impact of epidemics and other potential health events.
- Serve as an expert to provide policymakers with the advice needed to make cost-effective decisions regarding public health.
- Collaborate with external partners to assess and improve Missouri’s public health system as a whole.
- Assist in the implementation and accountability efforts for the Foundational Public Health Services Model.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Health Economics, Economics, or a related field.
- Two or more years of relevant professional experience.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex and nuanced issues and solutions to a variety of audiences.
- The ability to initiate and manage projects independently.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Daniel Bogle at (573) 522-2843 or Daniel.Bogle@health.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.