Manager: Health Policy

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Ditshaba Full time

**Job Overview**

**Under the leadership of Chief Research and Development Officer, the Manager health policy will be responsible for**:
Driving the schemes research agenda including, product development, universal health coverage, monitoring of the epidemiological and utilisation trends within the scheme. Coordination of key projects

**QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**
- MMed/Fellow of the College of Medicine (MBCHB + plus additional 1 year for fellow) in Public health, or similar

or
- MBCHB/BPharm plus Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, health policy or any other related field
- Undergraduate degree in health sciences (MBCHB/ Pharmacy) (mandatory)
- Minimum of 4-5 years clinical experience as well as 1-2 years of experience within research, health policy, health product development, health technology assessment and principles of evidence-based medicine environment or similar
- A broad-based understanding of the significant health policies and regulatory framework in South Africa

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES
- Thorough knowledge of research methodologies and skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate research findings verbally, visually, and in writing to different audiences
- Ability to research findings, formulate reports and make recommendations
- 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 the 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**

**Administration and support**

**Business Development**
- Participate in research and product development
- Consideration of health policy developments, evidence-based medicine techniques, Health economic evaluation and affordability
- Continuously review all Scheme policies and procedures concerning research
- Understanding the business objectives of the Scheme and its clients and designing surveys to discover prospective customer preferences
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to prepare research proposals for approval before commencement of research projects and publication
- Forge partnerships with specialist researchers, academic and research institutions.

**Project Execution**
- Provide assistance in leading cross-functional projects using research methodologies to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimisation opportunities
- Manage project and programs delivered by the Research Panel
- Using research to inform product development

Product development and maintenance
- Work with a combination of health policy, health technology assessment and health economics techniques to inform ethical, evidence-based, equitable and affordable product development principals
- Collaborate with health economists and actuaries to ensure that products are cost-effective, affordable and value for money for members

Research
- Feedback into product development
- Work with a team of innovative researchers and specialists
- Collaborate with a health research panel to inform and influence National health policy
- Manage research activities and publications in peer-review journals

Monitoring and evaluation
- Manage monitoring and evaluation of disease patterns, utilisation and outcomes

Budget, expenses and procurement
- Adhere to procurement policies and development and monitoring of functional budgets effectively and efficiently

Correspondence And Documentation Processes
- Communicate effectively with internal and/ or external clients

Project Management
- Manage allocated projects within allocated timeframes and budgets

Risk Management
- Management of risk within allocated areas of responsibility

Staff Management Responsibility
- Develop Personal Development Plans of project reports;
- Monitor employee development in line with the approved training plan;
- Efficient and effective leave management;
- Manage related disciplinary issues;
- Perform staff performance reviews and ensure that sound performance management is implemented in the Division;
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Division’s succession plans.

**Salary**: R982,965.00 - R1,228,645.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/03/26

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