Position: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Health Economist
Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Role Summary
CRID is seeking to recruit a Health Economist to enhance its capacity in conducting comprehensive economic evaluations within its public health research portfolio. This position is critical for generating robust evidence on the costs, cost-effectiveness, and financial implications of health interventions, while providing insights into affordability, budgetary impact, and sustainability. Working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and policy stakeholders, the Health Economist will ensure that economic analyses effectively inform decision-making processes for national programmes, donors, and global health partners. This role underscores CRID’s commitment to advancing informed, data-driven strategies that promote efficient and sustainable health solutions.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Health, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in applied health economics, preferably in LMICs.
- Strong expertise in cost-effectiveness analysis, economic modelling, and health systems research.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing primary cost data in field settings.
Desirable
- Experience with NMCPs, WHO, or donor-funded projects.
- Knowledge of equity analysis in health economics.
- Fluency in English and French.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance and annual leave.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Participation in international collaborations and networks.
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Application Instructions
| Applicants must submit the following documents as a single PDF |
| A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for the position. |
| A curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages). |
| Copies of Certificates and transcripts. |
| Contact information for two professional referees. |
| Working conditions | Full time, 40 hours per week. |
| Contract Duration: October 2025 – September 2028 | |
| How to Apply | Submit your application via this link: Application Form |
Please feel free to contact this email address : crid@crid-cam.net for any additional information you may require.
Deadline: 12th October, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
*Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
PS: Please note that CRID will never send unsolicited emails or do phone calls requesting payment from candidates.
About CRID
Founded in 2017, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is a not-for-profit research institution dedicated to high-quality, internationally recognized research on infectious diseases in Cameroon and across Africa. We work in close collaboration with national and international partners to strengthen research capacity and train the next generation of African scientists.
Our mission is to save lives through innovative research and capacity building in tropical infectious diseases. We are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment based solely on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a safe and respectful working environment for all.
