Director, Health Impact Evaluation Unit Job Summary
The Director of the Health Impact Evaluation Unit is a key leadership role that oversees the development and implementation of evaluation strategies across the Australian Government.
* This includes championing high-quality impact evaluations, such as randomised trials, and overseeing efforts to improve evaluation capability across government.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team delivering a 3 year agreement between the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) and the relevant authorities. The team will work closely with DoHDA colleagues on the design and delivery of up to 3 impact evaluations, and the delivery of several technical reports or other resources on evaluation synthesis, evaluation resources/training, and impact modelling.
About the Role:
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Government Administration
This role requires strong leadership and management skills, as well as expertise in health care provision and policy development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluation leadership and promotion, including through policy and toolkits
* Championing high-quality impact evaluations, such as randomised trials
* Overseeing efforts to improve evaluation capability across government
* Embedding evaluation planning and use in the budget process
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Australian health system and a proven track record of delivering high-impact evaluations.