Project Name: HTA Resource HubPosition Code: IIPHG/REC/2025-26/30Position Title: Project Scientist – III/ Scientist- DNo. of Posts: 01 (One)Location: IIPH GandhinagarDuration of Position: 06 months, extendable by up to 02 years.
Brief On The Organization
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare.Project Brief
A Regional Resource Centre for Health Technology Assessment (HTA–RRC) was set up at the IIPHG in April 2018 with support from the Department of Health Research, Government of India. In April 2024, in recognition of its continued contributions to evidence-informed health policymaking, this centre was upgraded to an HTA Resource Hub. The Hub works with the vision of enabling safe, effective, and cost-efficient population-centric health policies, supported by a multidisciplinary team of scientists specializing in HTA and economic evaluation across the Western Zone of India.Deliverables
Prepare HTA protocols, present them along with outcome reports to the Technical Advisory Committee at HTAIn, and incorporate their recommendations. Teach health economics and related subjects to Master’s-level program students. Contribute to institutional and staff capacity-building in health economics research across the Institute. Coordinate with the HTAIn team at the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. Develop and apply advanced econometric modelling techniques, including decision-analytic and Markov models. Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses, critically appraise literature, and synthesize evidence in health technology assessment. Lead initiatives to raise the internal and external profile of health economics and HTA within the Institute. Oversee and participate in doctoral student supervision, mentoring, and examination. Demonstrate research leadership by promoting adherence to good research practices, ethical standards, and institutional policies. Any other activities/tasks as assigned by the PI or supervisor.Qualification & Experience
Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB/MPH) after MBBS with (05) five years of research experience in the relevant field. OR an MBBS degree with (08) eight years of experience OR a postgraduate diploma in medical subjects after MBBS with (05) five years of experience in the relevant subject. OR PhD in the relevant subject from a recognized university with (02) two to (05) five years of experience in a relevant field.Desirable
MD PSM, PhD in Health Economics / Public Health Experience working with State and District Health systems is required. Experience working with the Regional Resource Centre for Health Technology Assessment (HTA RRC) or conducting health technology assessment studiesLast Date of Receipt of Applications: 14th September, 2025.
Remarks
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/.
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