Position: Senior Specialist HTA

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Position Purpose: The Senior Specialist: HTA leads and conducts comprehensive assessments of new and existing health technologies to inform evidence‑based benefit and policy decisions. The role evaluates clinical effectiveness, cost‑effectiveness, safety, and budget impact, while supporting HTA Specialists and contributing to benefit design and policy development.

Experience & Qualifications:  Health sciences degree (BSc, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology).

  • Postgraduate qualification in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics, or Biostatistics.
  • 3–8+ years’ experience in HTA, evidence synthesis, health economics, or managed care.
  • Experience evaluating medicines, devices, or clinical interventions; familiarity with HTA frameworks.
  • Experience with regulatory submissions, reimbursement models, or formularies. (Advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct full and rapid HTAs using systematic, evidence‑based methods.
  • Evaluate clinical trials, guidelines, real‑world data, economic models, and regulatory submissions.
  • Produce HTA reports and recommendations for governance committees.
  • Conduct literature reviews, horizon scanning, and critical evidence appraisal.
  • Translate HTA findings into coverage criteria, formulary updates, and benefit recommendations.
  • Present findings to governance forums and ensure documentation meets audit and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with clinical, actuarial, analytical, and provider teams, support appeals and regulatory queries.
  • Track HTA workload, monitor post‑adoption outcomes, and identify trends or cost drivers.

Core Competencies

  • Accountability
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Results‑driven
  • Strategic mindset
  • Tech‑savvy

Note: Company reserves the right to close the advert before specified closing date.

PHA has its head office in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. It operates country-wide with a nationally linked network and uses a robust, flexible, as well as integrated system to ensure efficient and effective administration of membership and benefits.

Office Hours

Mondays to Fridays:
08:00 to 17:00

Office: +27 31 267 5000

Email info@pha.co.za

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