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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Clinical Coding Trainer (2 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS18/2022
  Directorate: Specialised Services Support (DRGs)
 
Minimum educational qualification:
A health-related three-year National Diploma or Degree or equivalent registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in Training and Development of Training materials. Appropriate knowledge and experience with an e-Learning platform (e.g. Moodle) with roles as Administrator, or Teacher, or Student. Appropriate experience in Clinical Coding Auditing and DRG Costing, would be an advantage. ICD-10 Basic and Intermediate level coding certification an advantage.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Develop training material, maintain and revise training manuals, presentations, user guides, LMS. Deliver formal training to Clinical and Administrative staff to improve Clinical Coding accuracy and comprehensiveness. Assist Assistant Manager as administrator for clinical coding training on Moodle. Establish the training needs of institutions and plan training sessions. Evaluate training and feedback of training to management of the relevant institution. Support sub-projects linked to eCCR and DRG implementation through cross training and cross functioning to perform overall DRG unit functions including in-house training and induction of new staff. Assist in developing, maintaining all coding, and capturing tools and coding browsers. Accessing, preparing, cleaning, DRG allocation and analysing datasets from various electronic sources. Administrative activities required for efficient functioning of the DRG unit.
 
Enquiries:
Ms TJ Augustyn, tel. no. (021) 826-5743 or E-mail: Tamaryn-Jade.Augustyn@westerncape.gov.za
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid unendorsed (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel on a regular basis away from the workplace to visit Healthcare Facilities that fall under the Western Cape Department of Health.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Excellent presentation, facilitation and training skills. Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures and prescripts. Ability to work independently and within a team and able to liaise at a high level. Excellent people, technical and conceptual skills and the ability to represent the Department with confidence in engagements with internal and external clients, as well as other Departmental Institutions. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 321 543-R 378 765 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/16/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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