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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 based Newcastle and surrounding areas for the position of:
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RE- ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR OFFICER: FIELD CASE MANAGEMENT T.A.S.K GRADE 12 X 2
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LOCATION: Newcastle
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 10/29/2019 11:55 PM
 
 
Purpose of the Job: To manage the rehabilitation and healthcare needs of the injured.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Assess ongoing medical problems of the injured after discharge in the home environment.
  • Assess patients according to prescribed measurements.
  • Assess burden of care and needs of the client.
  • Monitor quality of care issues.
  • Facilitate caregiver's appointment necessary for the client.
  • Co-ordinate a plan of care and services.
  • Facilitate family and clinical team communication.
  • Post discharge follow-through.
  • Drug utilization review, Home alteration & vehicle adaptations.
  • Co-ordinates access to essential goods and services.
  • Liaison between patient and care team.
  • Advice client on accident relatedness of his claim.
  • Decide reasonableness and appropriateness of service
  • Arrange for hospital admission & advise patients on their benefits.
  • Assess bills received & advises claimant of outcome of bill review.
  • Recommend payment of bills assessed.
 
 
Qualifications & Experience                            
  • NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Nursing or Allied Health Professions or related qualification to discipline
  • NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Nursing/ Applied Health Professions related  qualification to discipline will be an added advantage
  • Registration with the relevant Health professions council
  • Relevant 4 years' experience in the medical field of which 1 years on supervisory level
  • Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding will be an advantage
  • Valid code 8 driving license
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Technical and behavioural competencies required
  • Organisational Resilience
  • Team Resilience
  • Network and Alliances
  • Personal Mastery
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Emotional Wisdom
  • Ethics and Governance
  • Customer orientation and customer focus
  • People oriented
  • Team player.
  • Interpersonal & communication skills
  • Adaptability, flexibility, creativity and analytical skills
  • Good follow-through, assertiveness and self-directedness.
  • Strong sense of self-esteem, confidence, caring attitude and behaviour 
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Remuneration
The total cost to company minimum remuneration package applicable to this position is R502 953.00 per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.       
 
Closing Date: 29 October 2019
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in manner that will suit their needs".
 
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT: MNGrecruitment@raf.co.za  OR Hand delivered at 12th Floor Embassy Building, 199 Anthon Lembede (Smith Street), Durban.
 
 
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
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to people from previously disadvantage groups.
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.