{"id":65732,"date":"2021-06-30T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=65732"},"modified":"2021-06-28T18:49:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T16:49:09","slug":"council-for-medical-schemes-ongoing-job-opportunity-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/council-for-medical-schemes-ongoing-job-opportunity-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES Ongoing Job Opportunity – Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"
You will provide technical and analytical support by conducting research related to clinical opinions, prescribed minimum benefit review and policy review.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Senior Investigator<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> -Provide Clinical Research Administrative Support:<\/strong> -Ensure ongoing consultation with stakeholders:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> -Bachelor\u2019s degree in Epidemiology or Statistics or Demography or Public Health or Social Science;<\/p>\n -Postgraduate qualification at NQF 8 in Medical Sciences\/ Epidemiology\/ Statistics\/ Demography or Public Health will be an added advantage;<\/p>\n -Five (5) years\u2019 experience in Data Management, and three (3) years\u2019 experience in research environment, private health environment and analysis of clinical and financial data;<\/p>\n -Advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills;<\/p>\n -Ability to use research tools (i.e. SPSS, Stata etc.);<\/p>\n -Knowledge of legislation impacting and influencing the functioning of the CMS;<\/p>\n -Knowledge of Evidence-based Medicine Principles;<\/p>\n -Ability to research clinical management of various conditions across various clinical fields;<\/p>\n -Knowledge of public and private health care including the NDoH policies and strategic plans;<\/p>\n -Knowledge of Prescribed Minimum Benefit regulations;<\/p>\n -Knowledge of coding classifications and coding rules;<\/p>\n -Ability to work under pressure;<\/p>\n -Effective communication skills (written and verbal); and<\/p>\n -Computer literacy – MS Office.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> CRA\/JUN2021
\nContract Type: <\/strong>Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nYou will be responsible for:<\/strong>
\n-Develop the content of research and methodology:
\n-Data gathering, analysis, reports; Use appropriate research tools and techniques; Develop templates for administrative analysis;
\n-Monitor the impact of the Act, research developments and recommend policy options to improve the regulatory environment;
\n-Conduct research to inform appropriate national health policy interventions to ensure compliance; and
\n-Conduct appropriate research with regards to new health technology and treatment modalities where applicable to clinical opinions.<\/p>\n
\n-Provide clinical research support to internal units with a view to resolve complaints and queries; and
\n-Maintenance of clinical complaint database, and production of quarterly reports.<\/p>\n
\n-Oversee the PMB Review project to ensure compliance to the medical schemes act;
\n-Assisting with the development of common understanding of shared responsibility with regards to the implementation of PMBs;
\n-Facilitating queries regarding the PMB interpretation;
\n-Contribute to various media articles in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders; and
\n-Make presentations to various stakeholders and audiences on clinical related matters and provide training documents and manuals where necessary.<\/p>\n
\nSkills and Knowledge Base – We require the following skills and abilities:<\/p>\n