Medical Advisor Job Vacancy at Metropolitan Life South Africa in Cape Town

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL ADVISOR (Reference # 8502) Metropolitan Health Job Band:8

Introduction

An excellent full time opportunity exists for an individual with a background in General Practice and training in Evidence Based Medicine to join a dynamic team catering for the risk needs of a progressive client scheme. Reporting to the Senior Manager: PMB you will assume a challenging and wide-ranging portfolio.

The Incumbent will be responsible for:

Clinical basket development and ongoing maintenance.

Clinical research for the development of guidelines and protocols in line with PMB policy.

Medical Advisory: Assist with escalated PMB cases as directed .

Managing the delivery of clinical input across the business.

Overseeing the effective application of PMB clinical policies and protocols across the business.

Attendance of Medical Advisors meetings.

Relevant work to be done with reference to medical scheme rules and within the parameters of relevant coding rules and Evidence Based Medicine.

Conducting or facilitating training where and when required

Other relevant tasks as may arise.

The applicant should meet these requirements:

An MB ChB or M Fam Med qualification or alternatively an equivalent tertiary qualification

Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Experience in research in a wide variety of disciplines

Insight into private and public practice

Experience in MHC which includes protocol and guideline development

Sound knowledge of evidence-based medicine

Knowledge of clinical coding and PMB policy ( contacts with NDoH, CMS and BHF would be an advantage )

Computer literacy especially with respect to Internet searches, e-mail and MS Office (Word and Excel). Access will be an advantage

Competencies Required

Ability to complete allocated tasks within set time limits

Practical problem-solving skills

Effective interpersonal relationships and assertiveness

Negotiating skills

Good work ethic

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following statutory checks:

ITC

Criminal

References

Qualifications 

How to apply

Internal applicants:

Sign onto PeopleSoft > Recruiting Activities > Careers

External applicants:

Go to our website 

www.mhg.co.za

> Careers at Metropolitan Health> Vacancies

Contact Person:

Noyise Notiki

Telephone:

0214802769

Closing Date:

9 May 2012

Please state clearly for which position you are applying as well as the reference number in all communications. The job grade and remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicant's experience, qualification and skills.