Clinical Research Specialist

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Clinical Research Specialist with the following key knowledge areas:

• Basic understanding of evidence-based medicine.
• Knowledge of health data standards.
• Knowledge of “managed healthcare” or financial risk assessment principles (environment).
• Knowledge of standards within the health industry.
• Knowledge of the legislation governing company, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the National Health Act, company Act, and other health related legislation such as the Medical Scheme’s Act, etc.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences Nursing, Pharmacy related qualification.
• Valid registration with the relevant Statutory body (SANC, SAPC, HPCSA etc).
• Certification in evidence-based medicine and/or treatment protocol development will be an added advantage.
• Relevant 5 - 7 years’ experience in a Managed Healthcare environment or similar in data sourcing, collection and navigation.
• Experience working with treatment protocols and guidelines.
• With experience working with medical databases, navigating large data quantities and data outputs.
• With experience working with ICD 10 codes, CPT codes, NAPPI codes Experience in Functional Capacity Evaluation and associated reports and tariffs applicable.
• With experience working with coding systems (ICD 10, CPT and NAPPI codes).

• Organize and Manage Health Information Data and Ensure its Quality, Accuracy, Accessibility and Security.
• Maintenance, Collection and Analysis of Data.
• Policy Review and Implementation.
• Reporting.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Administrative and Report writing.

• Communication.
• Network and Alliances.
• Planning, Organising and Coordinating.
• Ethics and Values.
• Client Service Orientation.
• Change management.
• Conflict management.
• Policy conceptualization and formulation.
• Risk Management
• Programme/ project management.
• Stakeholder development and relations.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and legal aspects of health information.
• Good understanding of data search engines and intelligent data extraction.
• Understanding of data research principles.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility and security of data.