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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) - SENIOR MANAGER: MEDICAL ADVISORY
ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
The Organisation requires the services of a qualified individual for the following position based in Head Office:
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
SENIOR MANAGER: MEDICAL ADVISORY T.A.S.K GRADE 18
ADVERT REFERENCE NO: 24012019SMMA
LOCATION: Centurion
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 2/19/2019 12:00 AM
Purpose of the Job: The Senior Manager: Medical Advisory is accountable for providing leadership to the clinical research team & function and medical advisory services; for the development of evidence based treatment protocol and development of associated policies and procedures in order to meet the objectives of the fund. This role will coordinate across all areas aligned to claims determination, processing, rehabilitation and future care in order to ensure overall service provider engagement and stakeholder satisfaction.
Key Performance Areas
- Governance of clinical/treatment protocols (policies, processes and SOPs.
- Management of Treatment Protocols
- Management of the clinical research function
- Manage Stakeholder Relations
- General Administration
- Reporting
- 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.
- Business Administration/Management post graduate qualification would be an advantage
- Relevant 8 – 10 years' experience as a medical doctor
- Of which 2 years' experience in a managed care/ insurance /healthcare environment, medical advisory work
- 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
- Computer literacy on Microsoft package (Word, Power-point, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
- Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental processes of business, their interaction, and the impact of the external /internal influences on clinical decision making, and decline.
- Knowledge and understanding of the marketplace and professional trade associations , key people and companies
- Strong analytic skills and knowledge of health care industry with ability to provide solutions to meet client needs and maximize value of deliverables
- 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.
Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R1 160 042.00 per annum, negotiable.
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in manner that will suit their needs".
Closing date: 19 February 2019
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
- The incumbent for this position must be willing to travel.
- Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
- Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
- Submit a short CV with a maximum of 5 pages
- Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position.
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