Oxford Outcomes Ltd; Trainee in Health Economics

Looking for a Career in the World of Health Technology Assessment and Value Demonstration?

The Role

We are looking to recruit a trainee to work in our health economics team on a range of research and consultancy projects.  The successful candidate will be supported in studying for either the MSc in Economic Evaluation of Health Care at City University, London or the MSc in Medical Statistics at the University of Leicester.  The course will be completed on a part-time basis and the project will be conducted within Oxford Outcomes.  Oxford Outcomes will pay your course fees, and provide assistance with travel and course materials; in addition, we offer a supportive learning environment in which you will have an opportunity to work alongside leaders in the health technology assessment field, and study leave to prepare for upcoming exams.

Ideal candidates must possess:

• a good first degree in economics, statistics or a related discipline
• well-developed written and oral communication skills
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If appointed, you will assist with literature searches, data collection, and other project support tasks.  As your knowledge increases, you will take more responsibility for project work.

Please note that any offer will be dependent on you gaining a place on one of these MSc courses commencing September 2010, although you will join us earlier in the year.

About Us

Oxford Outcomes is an international consultancy with a portfolio of research projects, working with major European and North American clients in the health and pharmaceutical sectors.  Our main areas of specialisation are:

• Health economic evaluations, including evidence synthesis and decision modelling
• Pharmaco-epidemiology
• Health outcome and utility measurement.

We deliver high quality research and advance health economic methodology through state of the art methods and a highly professional approach.  Our research staff are expected to be creative and capable of developing expertise that meets the needs of the growing health economics market.

We are an energetic company and new staff have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the company’s expansion.  We recognise the importance of people within our company and actively encourage professional development, conference attendance and publication in high-calibre peer-reviewed journals.  If you are passionate about research and would like to further develop your skills as part of a growing team, then we would like to hear from you.

Want to Apply?

Please complete the Application Cover Sheet which can be downloaded from our website at www.oxfordoutcomes.com.  Send this with your curriculum vitae and a covering letter explaining what you can bring to the company to Jayne Dance, Human Resources Officer, by email on jobs@oxfordoutcomes.com or by post to Oxford Outcomes Limited, Seacourt Tower, Botley, Oxford, OX2 0JJ.

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 February 2010.

This position is unlikely to attract a work permit.