Health Economist and Infectious Disease Modeller

This post sits within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis Division (Clinical & Public Health group) of UKHSA. The post-holder will develop health economic models of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections. They will analyse epidemiological, cost and healthcare data to inform such models; and use these models to gain insight for public health decision-making and evaluate the potential cost-effectiveness of interventions and control strategies. The post-holder should contribute to advancement of knowledge of HCAI and AMR control. The post-holder will be expected to develop and maintain effective collaborations and co-ordinate the research to meet objectives. Research undertaken by the post holder will respond to policy needs and is expected to provide practical insight for policy makers, epidemiologists and clinicians.,

• Lead development of health economic models related to the transmission and control of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistant infections
• Take the lead in the parameterisation of the models by analysis of appropriate data and literature review
• Identify, use and analyse complex datasets, synthesizing multiple evidence sources, and using a range of software
• Develop and use mathematical and/or statistical (health economics and/or health outcomes) models to further our understanding of HCAI and AMR infections and their associated costs including understanding the burden of HCAI & AMR from different perspectives.
• Develop models used to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of infection prevention and control measures and other intervention strategies
• Adapt and extend existing models (written in, for e.g., R) where necessary
• Develop and implement protocols for managing the development of models
• Work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate research accordingly
• Liaise and collaborate effectively with UK and international colleagues
• Manage own programme of work and to use considerable initiative and independence
• Give presentations at national and international meetings, as appropriate
• Prepare papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals
  
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