DISEASE MANAGEMENT CASE MANAGER – CARDIOVASCULAR - NEEDED IN SOUTH AFRICA

Job Specification Job Title: Disease Management Case Manager – Cardiovascular Department: Clinical Risk Management Manager: Clinical Risk Manager Education, Qualifications and Experience:  Code 8 Driver’s License  Matriculation  Registration with the South African Nursing Council  Registered Nursing Sister with disease management experience and cardiovascular qualification  2-3 years medical aid/ managed healthcare experience essential Knowledge and Skills:  Excellent command of the English language  Fluency in another language would be an advantage  Excellent communication skills  Computer literacy essential  Logical thinker  Good time management skills  Good organisational skills  Excellent report writing skills  Knowledge of Cardiovascular medication, treatment plans and protocols  Knowledge of Case management procedures  Knowledge of Prescribed Minimum benefit protocols and algorithms would be an advantage Personality Requirements:  Portray a professional image  Good interpersonal skills  Able to handle stress and pressure  Able to apply clinical knowledge  Ability to work independently, efficiently and consistently  Ability to develop good working relationships with work colleagues – a team player  Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and responsibility  Honest/compassionate/empathetic  Pro-active  Able to problem solve  Logical thinker – level headed, mature and patient  Ability to make objective decisions  A self motivated person who takes personal responsibility for developing excellence  Demonstrates an interest in continuing professional education Duties:  Constant & ongoing development of the Disease Management Programmes  Communicating with prescribers, patients and the Fund with regard to the programme rules; disease education and related clinical information  Production of educational material and dissemination to patients  Retrospective review of related claims  Developing and maintaining clinical protocols including new drug reviews  Working with other healthcare personnel within the organisation  Liaising with pharmaceutical companies  Compilation of monthly reports detailing programme progress and areas of cost containment  Be able to manage all related hospital admissions  To keep abreast of benefit changes  To develop and deliver educational presentations to employer groups.  Other ad-hoc duties Send me a copy of your CV and SANC info if you are interested.