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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 a qualified individual, on a Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract, the position will be based in Head Office:-
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
ORTHOTIST/ PROSTHETIST: T.A.S.K GRADE 15
09082019ORT
LOCATION: Centurion
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 8/19/2019 11:55 PM
 
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Medical Advisor, the successful incumbent will be accountable for the implementation of medical orthotics programs (treatment protocols and guidelines) and undertaking of specified care activities in line with the scope of practice for an Orthotist.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Review, align and update existing tariffs related to Orthotics including in-built rules applicable to the profession.
  • Develop evidence based intervention protocols for Orthotics in respect of the categories of injuries.
  • Draft clinical guidelines and processes for trauma/ MVA related conditions.
  • Stakeholder relations management.
  • Guidelines for Orthotic care of trauma patients.
  • Administration and report writing.
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma @ NQF 7 in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics related qualification to discipline.
  • Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist/ Prosthetist (OS).
  • A qualification in evidence-based medicine and/or treatment protocol development will be advantageous.
  • Relevant 5 -7 years' experience in the field of Medical Orthotics of which 2 years must have been on a supervisory level/ or area of expertise.
  • With experience in Vocational Rehabilitation and Return to work guidelines.
  • With experience in defining and developing evidence based treatment protocols of Medical Orthotics-related treatment protocols.
  • 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 in Physical and Functional limitations of people resulting from disabilities, Community or Home-based prosthetic fittings.
 
Technical and behavioural competencies required
  • Organisational resilience.
  • Communication.
  • Team resilience.
  • Network and alliances.
  • Personal mastery.
  • Judgment and decision making.
  • Emotional wisdom.
  • Ethics and governance.
  • Customer orientation and customer focus.
  • Computer literacy.
  • A good understanding of issues of access and affordability necessary for people living with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of Medical Disability Guidelines applicable to trauma and MVA related conditions.
  • Knowledge of Medical Billing, Tariffs and Coding applicable to Medical Orthotics intervention and rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of the National Health Act, RAF Act and other health related legislation such as the Medical Scheme's Act, etc.
  • Knowledge of general rules governing tariffs for medical orthotics.
  • Knowledge of modifiers applicable to Medical Orthotics tariffs.
  • Knowledge of evaluation procedures, measurements, assistive devices and treatment applicable to Medical Orthotics profession.
  • Knowledge of standards within the health industry.
  • Knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation principles.
  • Knowledge of the legislation governing RAF, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the RABS Bill and its benefits.
  • Knowledge of "managed healthcare" or financial risk assessment principles (environment).
  • Display a basic understanding of evidence-based medicine.
 

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Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R766 887.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
Closing date: 19 August 2019
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is  Thembelihle.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.