Picture
 
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
 
MEDICAL ADVISOR: T.A.S.K LEVEL 16
21052021MED
LOCATION: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 6/1/2021 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
  • Update and develop treatment protocols relying on evidence-based medicine.
  • Assist and provide support to post-settlement claims in decision making through policies and protocol.

Provide Clinical Expertise within the Clinical Research Team
  • Serves as a medical expert and provide clinical leadership within the medical advisory team.
  • Ensure that protocols align with local and international best practice.

Clinical Research and Clinical Support of the Clinical Research Team
  • Analyse clinical research data.
  • Provide clinical support to the clinical research team responses to all clinically related queries of RAF stakeholders, e.g. attorneys, hospitals, etc.
  • Assist in the development of clinical work templates.

 
Administration and Report Writing.
  • Collect patient statistics to inform future decisions.
  • Develop and implement health education programs for claimants and relevant stakeholders.
  • Write patient case notes and progress reports in accordance with the medico-legal specifications.
     
Stakeholder Relations.
  • Liaise with various internal and external service provider on related treatment protocol matters.
  • Provide medical and scientific advises to key internal and develop proposals.

People Management
  • Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.
  • Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
 
 
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 adventageous.
  • 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 Behavioral 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.
​


Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R911 075.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
Closing date: 01 June 2021
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is SboneloN.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.