Specialist:Clinical Research Protocols

SUMMARY:
A financial services business is seeking to appoint a Specialist:Clinical Research Protocols.Reporting to Manager: Policy and Research, the successful incumbent is accountable for working with clinical data for the collection, analysis, maintenance and use of quality data to support the development of evidence-based treatment protocols.

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

• Communication.
• Network and Alliances
• Planning, Organising and Coordinating
• Ethics and Values
• Client Service Orientation
• Change management
• Conflict management
• Policy conceptualisation and formulation
• Risk Management
• Knowledge of health data standards
• Knowledge of “managed healthcare” or financial risk assessment principles (environment)
• Knowledge of standards within the health industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the RABS Bill and its benefits
• Knowledge of the National Health Act, RAF Act, and other health related legislation such as the Medical Scheme’s Act, etc.