Specialist - Health Technology Assessment & Pricing Analysis

Job Highlight

This is an opportunity to contribute to transformative changes in Bangladesh's health sector, working closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the World Health Organization. The role offers a platform to apply expertise in health economics, policy analysis, and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to improve healthcare affordability and access for the population.

Role Purpose
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) aims to strengthen financial governance and ensure cost-effective allocation of health resources. Rising healthcare costs, especially for essential medicines, diagnostics, and emerging technologies, necessitate a systematic and evidence-based approach to pricing and investment decisions.

To address these challenges, MoHFW seeks to:

• Establish evidence-based pricing for diagnostics in public facilities; and
• Design a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Cell to support priority setting, resource allocation, and evaluation of new and existing health interventions, programs, and technologies.

This consultancy will support MoHFW in developing frameworks, methodologies, and institutional arrangements that enhance transparency, accountability, and sustainability in the health sector.

Objectives of the Assignment

• Establishing evidence-based pricing for diagnostics; and
• Designing a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Cell to guide investment in safe, effective, and economically viable health technologies.

Functions / Key Results Expected
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Pricing Analysis and Recommendations
• Conduct an analysis of current pricing structures for essential medicines and diagnostic tests within the autonomous Medical University, NGO hospitals and private facilities.
• Identify the pricing of medicine and diagnostics in a cost recovery model (without profit)
• Develop an evidence-based pricing framework for diagnostics, .
• Design of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Cell
• Conduct a needs assessment and review international best practices and models for HTA institutions.
• Define the mandate, scope, and functions of the HTA Cell within the national health governance system.
• Develop a proposed organisational structure, staffing plan, roles and responsibilities, and capacity requirements.
• Draft rules of business, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational workflows for evidence generation, appraisal, and dissemination.
• Establish coordination and reporting mechanisms between the HTA Cell, MoHFW departments, regulatory bodies, procurement units, and development partners.
• Propose a framework for HTA Guidelines, covering methods for assessing safety, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact.
• Develop a phased implementation plan and sustainability roadmap for institutionalizing HTA functions within MoHFW.

Expected Deliverables:

Sl. No.

Activities

Deliverables

Timeline

1

Market Review and Pricing Analysis –

Conduct a comprehensive review of essential medicines and diagnostics pricing at public facilities; analyze procurement, distribution, and pricing structures to identify cost variations and efficiency gaps.

Pricing Analysis Report –

Evidence-based report presenting analysis of price structures, cost drivers, and market trends for essential medicines and diagnostics in public health facilities.

Day 1–10

2

Development of Pricing Framework and Methodology –

Design an evidence-based framework and methodology for continuous price monitoring, periodic adjustment, and transparent pricing mechanisms.

Comprehensive Review and Evidence-Based Recommendations and Framework and Methodology for Continuous Price Monitoring and Adjustment –

Detailed framework document proposing indicators, benchmarks, and implementation processes.

Day 11–20

3

Design of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Cell –

Develop the concept, structure, and operational framework for the HTA Cell, ensuring alignment with MoHFW institutional setup and policy priorities.

HTA Cell Proposal –

Detailed design outlining governance, staffing, coordination mechanisms, and operational guidelines for HTA integration within MoHFW.

Day 21–30

4

Development of HTA Guidelines and Methodological Framework –

Draft guidelines defining processes for systematic evaluation of health technologies (drugs, diagnostics, devices, and procedures), including criteria for safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact.

HTA Guidelines Document –

Comprehensive framework and methodology for evidence-based evaluation, prioritization, and decision-making on health technologies.

Day 31–40

Education Requirements

Required

• Advanced degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Management.

*Required*
Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in health policy analysis, health financing, pricing, or HTA.
• Proven experience in designing or operationalizing HTA frameworks, pricing systems, or cost-effectiveness studies in health.
• Strong analytical, policy development, and report-writing skills.

Desired

• Familiarity with national and international health systems, WHO HTA frameworks, and procurement processes.