Careers at OHE
We are looking for talented, curious, and passionate individuals to work with us to help improve health care through pioneering and innovative research, analysis, and education.
Current opportunities
Freelance PR and media professional
We are seeking experienced freelance PR and media professionals to support our communications and stakeholder engagement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in particular the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar region
Role Description – Freelance PR & Media Relations Specialist
Contract Type
Freelance/Consultant/ project basis
Key Objectives
Support OHE in amplifying our research impact and engaging policy influencers in your designated region through strategic media relations, stakeholder engagement, and communications planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Media Relations & Amplification
- Identify and cultivate relationships with key journalists, editors, and media outlets specialising in healthcare, life sciences, and health policy in your region
- Proactively pitch OHE research findings and expert commentary to appropriate media outlets
- Coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities for OHE experts
- Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and briefing materials tailored to regional audiences
- Monitor media coverage and provide reports on reach and impact
2. Policy Landscape Intelligence
- Map the policy environment in your region, identifying key policy moments, legislative developments, and health-related debates relevant to OHE’s research areas
- Provide advance notice of significant policy events, consultations, parliamentary sessions, regulatory changes, and health conferences
- Recommend strategic timing for OHE report releases and communications to maximise policy impact
- Identify emerging health economics topics and policy priorities that OHE should address
3. Stakeholder Engagement
- Identify and build relationships with policy makers, policy advisers, think tanks, health ministries, regulatory bodies, and influential health policy organisations
- Facilitate introductions between OHE experts and key decision-makers
- Advise on appropriate channels and approaches for engaging different stakeholder groups in your region
- Support the organisation of regional events, roundtables, or webinars when appropriate
4. Strategic Communications Planning
- Develop regional media and communications strategies aligned with OHE’s research priorities
- Create tailored messaging that resonates with regional audiences while maintaining OHE’s evidence-based, independent positioning
- Provide cultural and political context to ensure communications are appropriate and effective
- Advise on regional sensitivities and optimal communication approaches
5. Content and Platform Advice
- Recommend regional media platforms, digital channels, and professional networks for disseminating OHE’s work
- Advise on content formats and communication styles that work best in your region
- Suggest partnerships or collaborative opportunities with regional organisations
Essential Requirements
Expertise & Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of PR, media relations, or communications experience in your target region
- Proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage in national and specialist publications
- Deep knowledge of the healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sector media landscape
- Established network of media contacts in health policy, healthcare, and life sciences journalism
- Strong understanding of the policy-making environment and key institutions in your region
- Experience working with research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, or international health organisations (highly desirable)
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional regional languages are an asset)
- Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and anticipate challenges
- Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities
- Understanding of health economics concepts or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly
- Ability to translate complex research into accessible, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
- Results-oriented with the ability to demonstrate impact
- Cultural intelligence and sensitivity to regional nuances
Networks & Connections
- Connections with media and policy circles in Gulf states, and/or Middle East countries; understanding of regional health systems and policy priorities
Desirable Attributes
- Previous experience working with UK-based or international organisations
- Understanding of health technology assessment (HTA), pharmaceutical pricing, and reimbursement issues
- Familiarity with academic and scientific communications
- Experience managing relationships with government officials and policy advisers
- Track record of thought leadership development and expert positioning
- Experience in crisis communications or issues management in healthcare contexts
- Multilingual capabilities relevant to your region
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume, specifying your region of expertise, to info@ohe.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will commence on the week of March 16, 2026. Please read the full job description here.
Freelance data visualisation professional
We’re seeking a freelance data visualisation designer to support two 2026 research programmes, with additional ad-hoc work expected. Engagement is flexible and project-based, running through 2026.
About us
We are a health economics research charity seeking external support to strengthen how we present research findings through data visualisation. Much of our work involves complex datasets, policy analysis, and cross-country comparisons. We are looking for a provider who can translate these insights into clear, engaging visuals suitable for reports, presentations, and public-facing outputs.
The work will primarily focus on the two research programmes below. Additional ad-hoc projects may also arise during the year — see Additional opportunities.
Projects
M42 prevention study
The M42 prevention study includes multi-country survey data, the development of a prevention index, country archetypes, and associated narrative insights. The outputs require clear visual presentation of cross-country comparisons, patterns in the data, and frameworks that summarise findings.
US policy series
The US policy series examines major pharmaceutical policy developments in the United States, including initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Most Favoured Nation (MFN) pricing proposals. These outputs involve explaining complex policy mechanisms and illustrating potential impacts on markets, pricing, and access to medicines.
Scope of work
Core deliverables
- Develop visually engaging charts and graphs to present survey results and cross-country comparisons.
- Produce infographics that summarise key findings or country insights in a concise and accessible format.
- Create conceptual diagrams (e.g. frameworks, process flows, or “ripple effect” diagrams) that explain policy mechanisms and relationships between system components.
Ways of working
- Recommend appropriate visual formats for different types of research findings.
- Develop simple visual styles or templates to support consistency across outputs.
- Work collaboratively with the research and communications teams to translate complex content into clear visual formats.
Output formats
Visualisations will be used across multiple formats, including reports, slide decks, policy briefings, and online outputs.
Timeline
Work is expected to begin in the Q2 2026 and will align with the delivery timelines of the two research programmes. Specific milestones and scheduling will be agreed beforehand.
Budget
Budget will be allocated across projects during 2026 depending on the scope of work required. We are looking for a flexible approach that allows visualisation support across multiple outputs.
Brand and technical requirements
Brand assets: Style guide, fonts, colour palette, and logo will be supplied along with full brand guidelines.
Software and file formats: We are flexible on preferred design tools but usually work with a mix of Illustrator, Canva, Flourish, and PowerPoint.
Additional opportunities
There may also be opportunities to support other projects during the year, including:
- Infographics for major research publications
- Visual storytelling for policy audiences
- Interactive data visualisations (e.g. using tools such as Flourish or similar platforms)
How to apply
To express your interest, please send the following to Julia Toth at jtoth@ohe.org:
- A short statement of interest outlining your experience and why you’re a good fit for this work
- A portfolio or relevant work samples
- Your project pricing or day rate
Submission deadline: 15 May 2026. We aim to begin interviews from 20 May 2026. Please read the full job description here.
Equal opportunities
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, OHE wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities and dignity at work. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we value the differences that a diverse workforce brings. We oppose all forms of discrimination against employees, members, customers, stakeholders, job applicants, suppliers and members of the public on the grounds of the following “protected characteristics”; gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, religion, religious belief, age, disability or race (which includes colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins).
Employees should not discriminate against, harass or victimise another colleague, customer, stakeholder, supplier, a job applicant, or any third party or any member of the public on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics listed above.
We believe that it is in the OHE’s best interest and that of all those who work for us to ensure that the working environment is fair and inclusive and encourages all employees to fulfil their potential, based on performance and ability.
Every possible step will be taken therefore to ensure that individuals are treated equally and fairly and that decisions relating to recruitment, selection, appraisal, terms and conditions of employment, training, promotion, career management and employment termination are based solely on objective and job related criteria.
For further information please refer to our Equal Opportunities, Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
Safeguarding Policy
The OHE Safeguarding Policy outlines the commitment to provide a safe environment for all individuals associated with the organisation, including employees, workers, contractors, and visitors, particularly those who are vulnerable. The policy applies to all OHE employees and it is now a part of their employment contract, subject to periodic amendments. The policy aims to prevent harm, abuse, harassment, and bullying, complying with legal obligations outlined in relevant Acts.
For further information please refer to our Safeguarding Policy.