Deputy Director: Clinical Coding

Deputy Director: Clinical Coding

REF NO: HR 5/1/2/3/144

SALARY : R849 702 per annum, (all- inclusive)

CENTRE : Compensation Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Three years' qualifications in Accounting/IT/Finance/Clinical qualification. 5

years clinical coding experience in health insurance/medical aid/medical claims processing environment of which 2 years on entry management level. Knowledge: Compensation fund policies, procedures and processes. Department and Public Service prescripts. Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles). Technical knowledge. Relevant stakeholders. Fund Governance and Risk Management. Budgeting and Financial Management. COIDA procedures and Processes. Biology and medical anatomy. Legislative Requirement: COIDA. PFMA. National Treasury Regulations. Skills: Planning and Organizing. Communication (verbal and written). People and performance management. Business Writing Skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Analytical skills. Conflict Management. Team leadership.

DUTIES : Develop and implement clinical coding strategy and policies. Manage the

coding program for the effective and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for patient. Develop and implement quality assurance system for clinical coding. Management of resources in the sub-directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Morrison at 066 475 7000

APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Corporate Services: P O Box 955, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver

at 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building or Direct Your Applications to: Jobs-CF18@labour.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration,

Compensation Fund.

NOTE : Coloureds, Indians Whites and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2024 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online)

NOTE : All attachments for online application must including Z83 and CV only be in

PDF and in one (1) attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Foreign qualification must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the above- mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate (s) should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre- Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(