Administration Officer Job Vacancy

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER REF NO: 07062
Directorate: Patient Administration
SALARY : R 195 177 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Weskoppies Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/ degree in Public Administration with 4 years relevant experience in
patient administration OR grade 12 with 7 – 10 years relevant experience in
general and forensic mental health administration. Knowledge of MEDICOM,
UPFS tariffs, Patient classification systems. Knowledge of Mental Health Care
Act, Criminal Procedures Act, National Core Standards and other health and
Public Service legislation. Computer literate in MS Office package and report
writing. Familiar with the referral systems relevant to Specialized Psychiatry
hospitals within a district mental health framework. Good verbal and writing
communication skills. Leadership qualities. Ability to work under pressure.
Experience in working at a Specialized Psychiatric hospital will be an added
advantage.

DUTIES : Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of operations I an in and out Patient
Administration department. Supervision monitoring and evaluation of forensic
mental health Observations referrals. Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of
mentally ill prisoner referrals. Ensure that general and forensic patients are
classified correctly according to UPFS. Admission and discharge regulations and
legislation are adhered to. Maintenance and management of good quality clinical,
periodical and other records. Maximise revenue collection on patients and
recovery of outstanding accounts strategy. Patient billing and monthly compilation
of Annexure F, verification of DHIS and other Quality Assurance reports before
approval. Understand downtime management processes and reconcile monthly
reports. Staff supervision and performance evaluation in accordance with HR and
LR regulations. Updating of job descriptions. Submission of monthly reports.
Ensure that Patient Administration departmental meetings and trainings are
taking place. Attend meetings, internal and external. Maintain adherence to
established district and interprovincial patient referral systems. Liaison with
Mental Health Review Board, Department of Justice, Department of Correctional
Services, NPA and SAPS. Any other function as delegated by the manager.A
practical test will form part of the interview.

ENQUIRIES : Mrs M Lelope; Telephone no: 012 319 9677

APPLICATIONS : Applications should include Z83, CV, certified copies of ID and Qualifications.
Applications should be addressed to: The HR Manager, Weskoppies Hospital,
Private Bag x113, Pretoria, 0001 or placed in the “Application box” provided at the
security gate. or apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 14 August 2015