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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.
 
DRG Costing Specialist
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO75/2025
  Directorate: Management Accounting, Sub-Directorate: Billing System Support, Compliance Auditing and Training
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Willingness to travel between Health institutions.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Advanced knowledge computer literacy skills in MS Excel and Word. Skills in research and analytical thinking. The ability to analyse information, solve problems and to prepare complex reports. Understanding of Hospital Fees Structure, PFMA, Hospital Fees Policies and Procedures. Excellent interpersonal relations and conflict resolution. The ability to work co-operatively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of authority but also to work independently and unsupervised. Ability to analyse information and work with figures to produce a cost outcome.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate four-year National Diploma or three-year Degree in health-related field or equivalent registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in case management in public or private healthcare sector. Appropriate experience in clinical procedural costing in South Africa. Appropriate experience with using Uniform Patient Fee Schedule (UPFS) or equivalent.
 
Enquiries:
Ms S Daniels, tel. no. (021) 940-4456
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Public health care costing of high volume and high resource services across the Western Cape Province. Perform assessment and costing of audited data through utilization of clinical records, accounts and invoices and capture data utilizing a data capturing tool. Assess health service utilisation to measure the cost of comprehensive health needs of the individual client and to ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes. Professional communication both telephonically and in writing with all role players. Accurate record keeping and general office and ad-hoc duties. Procedural observation and interviews to gain costing insights.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 397,116 - 467 790 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/11/2025 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: 4/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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