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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
 
SENIOR PHARMACIST: T.A.S.K GRADE 16
09082019SPM
LOCATION: Centurion
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 8/19/2019 11:55 PM
 
 
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Medical Advisory, the successful incumbent will be accountable for the drug-related development and review of clinical protocols and guidelines to provide retrospective review of drug utilization and to provide over-sight and pharmacy experience within the organisation. The role takes leadership in the conceptualization, planning and effective implementation of guidelines and treatment protocols in line with the scope of practice for a pharmacist.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Pharmacology Treatment Protocol Development.
  • Quality Assurance program that enhance patient safety and improve ways in which drugs are used.
  • Design drug formulary or approved medication list for the Road Accident Fund.
  • Stakeholder relations management.
  • Administration and report writing.
  • Cost management.
  • People management.
 
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • B. Pharm Degree or equivalent.
  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
  • Post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
  • Certificate in Evidence Based training (PTCMA) or Health Technology Assessment Training (HTA) will be advantageous.
  • Relevant 6 - 8 years' experience as a Pharmacist of which 2 years must have been in a management/ supervisory level within a medical Aid/ Managed Healthcare environment.
  • With experience working with a protocol development team.
  • With experience working with ICD 10 codes, CPT codes and NAPPI codes.
  • With experience working within South African regulatory bodies.
 
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.
  • Knowledge and understanding of developing guidelines and policies related to treatment protocols.
  • Strong research analysis skills.
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine.
  • Knowledge of Health Technology assessment measures.
  • Ability to work as part of the clinical research team.
  • Knowledge of standards within the health industry.
  • Knowledge and understanding of coding systems within the South African environment.
  • Knowledge of the legislation governing RAF, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the RABS Bill and its benefits.
  • Knowledge of Medical Disability Guidelines applicable to trauma and MVA related conditions.
  • Knowledge of the National Health Act, RAF Act and other health related legislation such as the Medical Scheme's Act, etc.
  • Knowledge of Health Technology assessment measures.
  • Knowledge of health standards.
  • Knowledge of RAF and RABS legislation.
  • Knowledge of CMS standards and procedures.
 

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Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R911 075.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
Closing date: 19 August 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
  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.