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A job opportunity
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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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.
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Manager: Clinical Coding and Grouping
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: ECSS27/2024
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Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support, Diagnosis Related Groups
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| Appropriate experience in clinical coding auditing in ICD diagnostic and procedural coding. Appropriate experience in coding, training and development of training material in ICD diagnostic and procedural coding. Appropriate experience in grouping systems. Appropriate experience in oversite of e-Learning platform. Appropriate experience in a supervisory or a managerial position. Appropriate experience in budget management and oversight. | | | |
| Appropriate health-related qualification registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or the South African Nursing Council (SANC). | | | |
| Computer literacy in productivity applications (Microsoft 365, SQL, PowerBI / Fabric, Statistical Software (e.g. Stata, R). Managerial, Strategic planning, Leadership and Supervisory skills. Motivation, Organising and Training skills. Analytical and innovating thinking and report writing skills. Excellent presentation and facilitation skill. Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures and prescripts. Ability to liaise between different parties and to work independently and co-operatively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Health system knowledge and broad clinical background. Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, rehabilitation, and clinical terminology. Knowledge of health terminological systems including: ICD-9; ICD-10; ICD-11; ICF; ICHI; SNOMED-CT; ATC; LOINC; GMDN; NAPPI. Knowledge of clinical coding auditing and ICD- 10 coding in South Africa. Knowledge of training and development of training material. Knowledge and skill in grouping of encoded clinical concept grouping, such as Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). Knowledge and skill in the analysis of grouped encoded clinical concepts. | | | |
| Dr R Dyers 021 815 8677 | | | |
| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo an oral interview and/or a practical assessment. Candidates will be subjected to a competency test. | | | |
| Responsible for the operational management, performance management, higher operational input, higher strategic function, co-ordination, budget management as well as leadership and championing the implementation and improvement of health terminological systems as building blocks of decision support systems, grouping, and semantic interoperability. Responsible for the operational management, performance management, higher operational input, higher strategic function, co-ordination, budget management as well as leadership and championing the training and capacity building in health terminological systems, health terminology codes as building blocks of decision support systems, clinical decision support, grouping, and semantic interoperability. Responsible for the operational management, performance management, higher operational input, higher strategic function, co-ordination, budget allocation as well as leadership and advice (training) the delivering and rendering of an effective and efficient clinical concept grouping analysis, report production, and dashboard development to enhance service and financial decision making. To develop specifications, directives and policies for the enhancements, maintenance, implementation of clinical coding and grouping systems. To manage and lead the sub-directorate effectively and efficiently through supervision, planning and co-ordination of activities and management of the related resources. | | | |
| Valid Driver’s License Willingness to travel throughout the province and work overtime as required Completed training in Advanced ICD-10 coding course. (proof of course completion). Completed training in the Fundamentals of SNOMED-CT course. (proof of course completion). | | |
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Remuneration:
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R 849 702 - R 1 000 908 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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