📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWDiscovery Limited is actively recruiting for a Clinical Researcher position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Healthcare • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Clinical Researcher are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Clinical Researcher position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Key Purpose
The key purpose of this role is to apply the principles of Evidence-Based Medicine to develop, update, and maintain clinical funding policies — including protocols and baskets of care — while providing support by addressing all queries related to these policies. Additionally, the role offers clinical support to the business to ensure informed decision-making and effective healthcare management.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Clinical policy development and support for internal business stakeholders. Identification of new areas, clinical conditions, and interventions where clinical policy support is required based on clinical need, healthcare improvement initiatives, new technologies, financial risk and any other risk management initiative. Undertaking of the design, development, implementation, training and monitoring effectiveness of new coverage decisions, clinical policies, protocols, baskets of care and formularies. Review and updating of existing coverage decisions, clinical policies, protocols, baskets of care and formularies. Communication, negotiation and liaison internally within Discovery Health Provide guidance to the business in terms of new and relevant clinical developments [e.g. new medicines, tests or technologies, legislation]. Undertaking the design, development and maintenance of clinical content on DNA Undertaking of any other specific projects as delegated from time-to-time by management. Sound clinical and benefit knowledge to address day-to-day as well as policy issues relating to clinical queries emanating from coverage decisions, clinical protocols, baskets of care and formularies. Competent understanding of healthcare risk management. Thorough understanding of the medical schemes act, its regulations and amendments, Ability to navigate the Discovery intranet, authorization systems, claims payment systems, reporting tools and other relevant data systems Attend and represent the business unit and Discovery at conferences and presentations (during weekends and after hours as the need arises).
Personal Attributes and Skills
Deciding and initiating action Adhering to Principles and Values Relationship building and networking Adaptability Problem solving Dealing with ambiguity and change Time Management Ensures Accountability Customer Centric Organisational Savvy Self-Development Stakeholder Management
Education and Experience
EducationMatric Nursing degree or diploma or other clinical profession. Current SANC or other relevant registration. Training in Evidence Based Medicine; Training in Health Technology Assessment (advantageous)
Experience3 or more years’ experience working as a Professional nurse or other clinical profession. At least 3 years’ experience in the medical scheme / managed care industry Experience in developing protocols, desk research, clinical policy, benefit designs. Experience in Discovery Health operations Experience handling negotiations with manufacturers, suppliers and providers; Knowledge of Medical Schemes Act and regulations
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