Job Description

• The position of Manager: Health Policy is vacant. The Specialist: Health Policy will report directly to the Senior Manager: Health Policy and will be based at Head Office, Pretoria. The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience. The Specialist:Health Policy will be required to support the Senior Manager Health Policy: through the implementation of the following KPAxe2x80x99s

Qualification requirements are:

• MMed/ MPH (MBCHB + plus additional 2-3 years for experience) in Health Policy, or similar or
• Undergraduate degree in health sciences (+ plus additional 2-3 years for experience) in Health Policy, or similar
• Minimum of 4-5 years relevant experience as well as 1- 2 years of experience within research, health policy,
• health product development, and principles of evidence- based medicine environment or similar Publications in appropriate journals/ conference presentations would be an added advantage
• Knowledge and application of the significant health policies and regulatory framework in South Africa Thorough knowledge and application of research methodologies. Knowledge of healthcare financing.
• Ability to effectively communicate research findings verbally, visually, and in writing to different audiences
• Ability to interpret research findings, formulate reports and make recommendations
• Possess scientific report writing report skills
• Possess a high energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment that strives to exceed expectations;
• Stewardship of client's information and data

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the medical schemes industry as well as the national health system
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based medicine -

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Provide technical input for consideration of health policy developments, evidence-based medicine techniques, Health economic evaluation and affordability
• Draft, implement and maintain policies and procedures for concerning research
• Coordinate directly with business and its clients to best understand the objectives of the Scheme
• Provide technical input for surveys to discover and understand prospective customer and provider preferences
• Interact and negotiate with multi-disciplinary team to prepare research proposals for approval before commencement of research projects and publication
• Develop and maintain partnerships with specialist researchers, academic and research institutions
• Collaborate with health economists and actuaries to ensure that products are cost-effective, affordable and value for money for members
• Lead thought generation for development of cost effective and effective and affordable and sustainable health products
• Analyse and apply evidence based techniques to the submissions of stakeholders and make recommendations to the product development committee.
• Continuously monitor and research developments in health care technologies, based on international best practices to inform the Schemexe2x80x99s product offerings.
• Monitoring of Schemexe2x80x99s epidemiology trends and burden of disease.
• Work with a teams of researchers and specialists to design and implement innovations
• Manage project and programs delivered by the Research Panel
• Research focus should lead to achievement of universal health coverage objectives
• Manage monitoring and evaluation of disease patterns, utilisation and outcomes
• Develop recommendations for preventive strategies.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to R1.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• relevant: 4 years (Required)