UK Health Security Agency

At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health. 

We have one placement position were, as a health economist, you will be part of a team building the organisation’s economics capability. You will work with other experienced analysts and experts (economists, epidemiologists, data scientists and public health experts) to assess the economic costs and benefits of solving health security problems and to help build our understanding of how health security interacts with the wider economy. 

You will apply economic techniques to analyse and communicate a project to provide insight on pressing health problems. This could include carrying out cost-benefit analysis, supporting policy development or researching ways to develop new methods. The role may also extend to smaller ad-hoc pieces of work to support decision-making and you will develop clear high-quality analysis and have the chance to communicate it to a senior audience. 

This placement will also enable you to learn more about the health domain and the team regularly has presentations from experts in their respective fields. 

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates will need to hold the right to work in the UK and meet Civil Service Nationality Rules. 

Contacts: Michael.West@ukhsa.gov.uk