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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
 
The Road Accident Fund's mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads
 
The Organization requires the services of qualified individual for the following position on a Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract; the position will be based in Head Office:-
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
CLINICAL RESEARCHER: T.A.S.K LEVEL 14
21052021CRC
LOCATION: Centurion
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 6/1/2021 11:55 PM
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Medical Advisor, the successful incumbent will be accountable for working with clinical data for the collection, analysis, maintenance and use of quality data to support the development of evidence-based treatment protocols.
 
 
Key Performance Areas
Organise and Manage Health Information Data and Ensure its Quality, Accuracy, Accessibility and Security
  • Search and review data in adherence to requirements of the clinical research team.
  • Develop health-management information system (configuration and data structures) aligned to the objectives of the team.
  • Ensure rigor of literature accessed across all research projects.

Maintenance, Collection and Analysis of Data.
  • Develop processes that ensure data accessibility, analysis and storage.
  • Define the data management framework compromising of research criteria, turn-around times for data requests and quality assurance.
  • Develop maintain project plans, specifications and documentation in line with SOP requirements.

Teamwork and Stakeholder Relations.
  • Provide data management expertise within the team.
  • Devise processes and procedures to assist the team in data utilisation.
  • Provide regular training to staff on clinical topics within the team as well as within other teams in the organisation.

 
Administration and Report Writing
  • Compile monthly reports on data searches, utilisation, contribution to protocol.
  • Ensure processes are in place to have accurate and timeous information on databases and data management.
  • Run data cleaning and status reports.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma @ NQF 7 in Health Sciences (Nursing, Pharmacy related qualification to discipline).
  • Valid registration with the relevant Statutory body (SANC, SAPC, HPCSA, etc.).
  • Certification in evidence-based medicine and/or treatment protocol development will be an added advantage.
  • Relevant 5 -7 years' experience in a Managed Healthcare environment or similar in data sourcing, collection and navigation of which 2 years must have been on supervisory level or area of expertise.
  • Experience working with treatment protocols and guidelines.
  • With experience working with medical database, navigating large data quantities and data outputs.
  • With experience working with ICD 10 codes, CPT codes and NAPPI codes Experience in Functional Capacity Evaluation and associated reports and tariffs applicable.
  • With experience working with coding systems (ICD10, CPT and NAPPI codes).
 
Technical and Behavioral competencies required
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Results orientation.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and stakeholder orientation.
  • Organizational resilience.
  • Communication.
  • Team resilience.
  • Network and alliances.
  • Talent management.
  • Change management.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Display a basic understanding of evidence-based medicine.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and legal aspects of health information.
  • Good understanding of data search engines and intelligent data extraction.
  • Understanding of data research principles.
  • Ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility and security of data.
  • Knowledge of health data standards.
  • Knowledge of "managed healthcare" or financial risk assessment principles (environment).
  • Knowledge of standards within the health industry.
  • Knowledge of the legislation governing RAF, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the RABS Bill and its benefits.
  • Knowledge of the National Health Act, RAF Act and other health related legislation such as the Medical Scheme's Act, etc.
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Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R668 907.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
Closing date:  01 June 2021
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is Patiencem.recruitment@raf.co.za OR hand delivered at 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Glades 2, Centurion.
 
INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
  1. Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
  2. Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
  3. Submit a short CV with a maximum of 5 pages
  4. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position.

 NB

 The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
 
  • Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful

     Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees

     It is the applicants' responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.