LOCATION: Cape Town
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 11/2/2021 10:55 PM
​Purpose of the Job: To manage the rehabilitation and healthcare needs of the injured. Key Performance Areas
Decision making regarding quality of care
Assessment of ongoing medical problems of the injured after discharge in the home environment
Assessment of patient according to prescribed measurements
Assessment of burden of care and needs of the client
Monitors of quality of care issues
Selection and monitoring clinical pathways
Decision making regarding collaboration
Facilitates collaborations of service providers with client
Protector of privacy and confidentiality
Coordination of plan of care and services
Facilitate caregiver’s appointments necessary for the client
Facilitate timely consultation with appropriate medical service providers
Facilitate family and clinical team communication
Health educator and counsellor for client and family
Utilization review
Post discharge follow-through
Decision making regarding advocacy criteria
Conflict resolutions expert and referee
Liaison between patient and care team
Negotiating and procuring resources and services from providers
Benefit analysis
Record keeping and documentation
Maintain patient confidentiality
Decision making regarding resources utilization
Post discharge follow-through
Drug utilization review
Assistive devices necessary for client
Home alterations
Vehicle adaptations
Vocational guidance after life changing event for the client
Placement of children in special schools
Back to work opportunities
Decision making regarding legal & ethical criteria
Advise client of accident relatedness of his claim
Decide reasonableness and appropriateness of service
Advise whether altering homes and placing clients in rehab centres or institutions is appropriate
Advice regarding payment of care givers taking into account patient autonomy, informed choice, medical implications and burden of care
Pre-authorisation of admissions
Arrange for hospital admission and advise patients on their benefit
Assess medical Bills
Assessment of bills received and advises claimants of outcomes of bill review
Recommend payment
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
Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding will be an advantage
Valid code 8 driving license
Relevant of 4 years’ experience in the medical field of which 1 year is on supervisory level
Experience in Managing Health
Technical and behavioral 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.
Adaptability, flexibility and creativity
Interpersonal & communication skills
Strong sense of self-esteem, confidence and confidence
Good follow-through
Self-directedness
Caring attitude and behavior
Assertiveness Skills
Analytical skills
Road Accident Fund Values
Integrity,
Compassion,
Accountability,
Respect,
Excellence
Remuneration
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R502 953.00 per annum, negotiable.
NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.
Closing date: 02 November 2021
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at the RAF, Cape Town branch; e-mail address is CPTRecruitment@raf.co.za
INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
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.
NB:
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
