APPLY FOR THE LATEST PHARMACIST VACANCY AT THE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)

Road Accident Fund (RAF) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Pharmacist Vacancy. The Closing Date is the 18th September 2024

ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITION:

POSITION: PHARMACIST

LOCATION: CENTURION, GAUTENG

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Reporting to the Manager: Medical Tariffs and Pharmaceuticals, the successful incumbent is accountable for the review of treatment protocols and drug-related development. The role provides input in the conceptualization, planning and implementation of treatment protocols and guidelines in line with the scope of practice for a pharmacist.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Pharmacology Treatment Protocol Development
Evaluate scientific evidence in order to select appropriate drugs to support protocol development.
Assess the effectiveness of new treatments.
Utilize evidence-based clinical and research data to create drug utilization related programs that improve patient quality of life.

Stakeholder Management

Engage with relevant stakeholders (Professional Bodies) on a regular basis to keep up with industry updates.
Ensure stakeholder awareness and buy-in on the new protocols being developed.
Work in progress to be presented to the RAF team in order to get input.
Provide concrete and specific guidance to the clinical research project on cost effective and responsible drug use.

Reporting

Collect relevant statistics to inform future decisions
Provide input to the compilation of monthly reports.
Ensure processes are in place to have accurate and timeous information on drug utilization.
Perform administrative duties as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Pharm degree or equivalent.
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council, as a Pharmacist.
Certificate in Evidence Based training (PTCMA) OR Health Technology Assessment Training (HTA) will be advantageous.
Relevant 5 – 7 years’ experience as a pharmacist of which 2 years must have been within a Medical Aid / Managed Healthcare environment.
With experience working with ICD 10 codes, CPT codes and NAPPI codes.
Experience working within South African regulatory bodies.

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Network and alliance.
Employee engagement.
Ethics and values.
Change management.
Critical and innovative thinking
Policy conceptualisation and formulation.
Risk Management.
Stakeholder development and relations.
Knowledge and understanding of developing guidelines and policies related to treatment protocols
Strong research analysis skills.
Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine.
Knowledge of Health technology assessment measures.
Ability to work as part of the clinical research team.
Knowledge of the National Health Act, RAF Act, and other health related legislation such as the Medical Scheme’s Act, etc.
Knowledge of Health Technology assessment measures.
Knowledge of health standards.
Knowledge of RAF legislation.
Knowledge of CMS standards and procedures.

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CLOSING DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2024

Road Accident Fund (RAF) Pharmacist Vacancy

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