Junior Research and Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa PPS Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Purpose of the Job**:
The job has both an administrative and technical component. The main responsibility will be to perform administrative functions within the Research and Development team, which include amongst others:

- Ensuring that projects are performed within agreed timelines; and
- Conducting administrative tasks associated with the non-disclosure process

**Technical responsibilities include**:

- assisting with performing ad hoc claims and/or underwriting reviews, when required, using the Power BI tool or any other appropriate system or process.

Good communication skills (written) will be essential in compiling audit reports and designing claim forms/questionnaires. This role requires a hardworking individual with an eye for detail who can multi-task and self-manage and can use initiative to solve problems.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Formal Qualifications**:

- Matric (Grade 12)
- Tertiary qualification with medical constituents is compulsory, i.e. Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Word

**Experience**:

- At least 1 year of experience within the Claims, Underwriting or Research and Development environment/s
- Experience using the Power BI analysis tool
- Auditing experience would be beneficial
- Basic understanding of the individual insurance sector
- Broad knowledge of PPS products
- Ability to navigate the PPS systems

**Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills**:

- Should have a collaborative approach in a structured job environment
- Should be able to communicate clearly with management and peers
- Be able to work at a fast pace and should be able to rapidly shift attention when required
- Should be well organised, self-disciplined and flexible

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- Provide administrative support to team members when required
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure that claims and underwriting forms and questionnaires are created or revised in line with documented processes
- Administration of the non-disclosure initiate workbox (uploading documents, starting workflows, updating notes on PPS systems) in line with documented processes
- Administration of awaiting requirements by conducting follow-ups in line with the documented follow-up process
- Create ‘Med pay account’ workflows for the payment of medical reports obtained during the non-disclosure investigation process
- Assist with conducting ad hoc claim or underwriting reviews using the Power BI Tool, as and when required.
- To draft audit/review reports
- Administer project plans to ensure project deadlines are met



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