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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.
 
Diagnosis Related Groups Costing Specialist (Contract post until 31 March 2021)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: HO91/2019
  Directorate: Coding and Diagnosis
 
Minimum educational qualification:
A health related three-year National Diploma or Degree registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
 
Experience:
Appropriate organisational knowledge and experience level of clinical coding, DRGs, UPFS and/or Activity Based Costing in South Africa.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 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, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
 
Enquiries:
Ms TJ Augustyn, tel. no. (021) 826-5743 or E-mail: Tamaryn-Jade.Augustyn@westerncape.gov.za
 
Duties (key results areas/outputs):
To ensure all audited data are allocated to a DRG utilising the DRG encoder. To perform assessment and costing of audited data through utilisation of clinical records, accounts and invoices and capture data utilising the DRG costing tool. Perform assessment and analysis of related clinical and financial information in order to perform accurate and comprehensive DRG coding and costing. To manage service utilization by care coordination in order to meet the 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. Support sub-projects added to Diagnostic Coding, eCCR and DRG Implementation. Accurate record keeping and general office and ad-hoc duties.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid unendorsed (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Learner’s licence will also be accepted on condition that a driver’s licence be obtained within 6 months on date of appointment. Willingness to travel on a regular basis away from work place to visit Healthcare Facilities that fall under the Western Cape Department of Health.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 316 791 per annum - R 373 167 per annum Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
 
Starting Date:
8/23/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 9/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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