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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 Organisation requires the services of qualified individual for the following position on a 3 Year Fixed Term Contract; the position will be based in Head Office.
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
MEDICAL ADVISOR: T.A.S.K LEVEL 16 (3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
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LOCATION: Centurion
 
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 10/20/2020 11:55 PM
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Medical Advisor, the successful incumbent will be accountable for managing the processes related to the development of evidence based treatment protocols as part of the clinical leadership and also providing accountability to the clinical research team functions and medical advisory services. The role will co-ordinate across all areas aligned to claim determination, processing, rehabilitation and future care in order to ensure overall service provider engagement.
 
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Provide input to the development of clinical/ treatment protocols, policies, processes and SOP's.
  • Provide clinical expertise within the clinical research team.
  • Provide clinical support to the clinical research team responses to all clinically related queries of RAF stakeholders, e.g. Attorneys, hospitals, etc.
  • Administration and report writing.
  • Stakeholder relations.
  • People management.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • A Medical Degree (MBChB) or equivalent.
  • Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Doctor.
  • Certificate in Evidence Based training (PTCMA) or Health Technology assessment (HTA) training or in progress of obtaining the qualification. 
  • Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
  • Relevant 6 - 8 years' experience as a medical doctor in a managed care/ insurance/ healthcare environment, medical advisory work of which 2 years' experience must have been on a management/ area of expertise.
  • With experience in the development of treatment protocols, policies and working with a team of researchers to develop the treatment protocols (clinical coder, pharmacist, etc.).
 
Technical and behavioural competencies required
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Results orientation.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and stakeholder orientation.
  • Organisational resilience.
  • Communication skills.
  • Team resilience.
  • Network and alliances.
  • Talent management.
  • Change management.
  • Computer literacy on Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer).
  • Ability to draft treatment protocols, policies and guidelines in line with evidence based medicine.
  • Ability to work within framework and scope of clinical research team.
  • Knowledge of new and evolving practices in medicine to allow for sound clinical expertise.
  • Strong analytical skills and knowledge of health care industry with ability to provide solutions to meet client needs and maximize value of deliverables.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the market place and professional trade associations, key people and companies.
  • Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and analysis of research papers.
  • Good understanding of clinical coding crosswalks and norms e.g. ICD10, CPT, Nappi codes, etc.
  • Understanding of the National Health Policy Framework and new healthcare industry development.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental processes of business, their interaction, and the impact of the external/ internal influences on clinical decision-making and deadline.
  • Knowledge of the legislation governing RAF, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the RABS Bill and its benefits.
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Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R911 075.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
Closing date: 20 October 2020
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is Lebom.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.


The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in terms of our Employment Equity Plan
 
Please note that the prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting
 
NB:  Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful.