16 Healthcare jobs in Free State

• Provide leadership and vision to the team
• Manage and deliver several large scale, high complexity/non-standard aspect studies across a range of sponsors and Therapeutic areas
• Manage sponsors at both Study and Programme Level
• Manage delivery of areas requiring specific expertise (e.g Process, Finance)
• Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements and provide technical expertise
• Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations
• Provide input for and perform direct negotiations with customer
• Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stake holders
• Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, internal team members for resolution
• Maintain internal tracking databases and systems
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 5 years direct Data Management experience, including 3 or more years as a Clinical Data Management project lead is preferred
• Ability to maintain strong customer relationships
  
  

Site Activation Specialist

Country Site Activation - CSA

Homebased or Hybrid

South Africa, Serbia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Poland or Hungary

Make an impact on patient health!

IQVIA’s Global Site Activation Team of 2000 employees, drives best in class site and customer experience, with industry leading outcomes. We keep the patient at the forefront; ‘Always Impatient for the Patient’ and we excel in our collaboration with our external / internal customers.

IQVIA’s Country Site Activation team are a global network who identify and activate sites to the highest quality to ensure patients on Clinical trials have access to safe and effective medication. We are leaders in innovation and first to new technologies, meaning a vast amount of career development opportunities are available.

Job Overview :

As a Site Activation Specialist, you will serve as a Single Point of Contact to perform feasibility, site activation and some maintenance activities in assigned studies for investigative sites, according to applicable regulations, SOPs and work instructions, working closely with the Site Activation Manager, Project Management team, and other departments as necessary.

You will review documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy, under guidance of senior staff and prepare site documents, inform team members of completion of regulatory contractual.

Along with distributing completed documents to sites and internal project team member and updating and maintaining internal systems, databases, tracking tools, timelines, and project plans with accurate and complete project specific information.

You will also review, track, and follow up the progress, the approval and execution of required documents such as questionnaires, CDAs, regulatory, ethics, Informed Consent Form, and Investigator Pack release documents.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or related field

1 - 3 years’ prior experience in Life Sciences or similar (or equivalent combination of education, training and clinical, healthcare and / or pharma experience)

Ability to work independently but also collaborate with others

Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and sponsors

Ability to work on multiple projects

Knowledge of applicable functional / regulatory requirements, including local regulations, SOPs and ICH / GCP

Join IQVIA and let’s create a healthier world together :

Exposure across 21 Therapeutic Areas

Be part of a global team who operate across 141 locations

Exposure across a variety of studies and projects

Access to new, innovative technologies

Work within a collaborative and vibrant environment

Own your career!

Unleash your potential!

It takes passion to make the extraordinary possible for patients. Our culture of innovation and collaboration enables us to explore new possibilities and help improve health around the world.

When you join our diverse, global team, you’ll harness the power of unparalleled data, advanced analytics, cutting-edge technologies, and deep healthcare and scientific expertise to drive healthcare forward.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
• Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
• Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
• Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Independently manage SOW/budget
• Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
• Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
  
  

• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
• Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
• Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  
  

Join to apply for the Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant role at Mediclinic .

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care, aiming to be regarded as the most respected and trusted healthcare provider by patients, practitioners, funders, and regulators in each market.

To attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care within the scope of practice.

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Maintain a positive public image for ER24

• Essential: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
• Desired: Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. If not compliant at the time of application, completion during probation is required if successful.

• Essential: 6 months to 1 year of road BLS experience
• Desired: 2 years of road BLS experience

• Knowledge of facilities, routes, and demographics
• Understanding of HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Application of best practices in EMS environment
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Experience with Patient Report Forms

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Function Nursing Facility Position Care Coordinator

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis Sasolburg / Vaal / Lenasia, reporting to the Quality Auditor. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing holistic disease management for patients by integrating various aspects of the renal journey. The role aims to improve patient care by supporting the Renal Unit Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team in care activities.

Critical Outputs

• Financial Risk Management: Identifying deviations from the clinical pathway, managing financial risks related to clinical assessments, authorizations, re-authorizations, and coding. Supporting the Bill Auditor in resolving funding disputes, monitoring costs, analyzing trends, and presenting findings to influence responsible parties.
• Clinical Risk Management: Conducting clinical pre-assessments post-diagnosis, acting as the primary contact for patients until they can self-manage care. Supporting patients and families with education on care needs throughout their journey.
• Coordination / Facilitation: Building awareness of the Life Care Coordinator role, managing referrals, tracking patient progress, liaising with healthcare providers, facilitating MDT meetings, and ensuring timely actions. Monitoring patient care pathways, providing support services, follow-up post-discharge, and educating patients to empower informed decisions. Maintaining accurate records and providing emotional support to patients and families.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics, or related fields covering Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Microbiology. Registered healthcare worker with 3-5 years’ experience.
• Current SANC / HPCSA registration or relevant medical qualification registration.
• Knowledge of clinical coding and Life Case Management Toolkit is advantageous.
• Renal knowledge and Renal Medical Aid billing process familiarity are advantages.
• Understanding of CPT / CCSA & ICD coding, funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions, and benefits is advantageous.
• Knowledge of hospital industry practices and computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office and Hospital Information Systems (iMEDS, Impilo, etc.)
• High sensitivity, diplomacy, and strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership, problem-solving, resilience, and energy
• Ability to engage diversity, influence others, and uphold ethical standards
• Relationship building, customer responsiveness, and autonomous work capability

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis Sasolburg/Vaal/Lenasia, reporting to Quality Auditor . The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the enhancement of more holistic disease management for patients by seamlessly integrating currently disjointed aspects of the renal journey. Improving patient care by supporting the Renal Unit Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team on care activities.

Function Nursing Facility Sasolburg/Vaal/Lenasia Position Care Coordinator Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis Sasolburg/Vaal/Lenasia, reporting to Quality Auditor . The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the enhancement of more holistic disease management for patients by seamlessly integrating currently disjointed aspects of the renal journey. Improving patient care by supporting the Renal Unit Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team on care activities.

• Financial Risk Management
  • Identifying deviations from the clinical pathway
  • Manage the financial risk related to the clinical pathway including clinical pre-assessment, authorisation and re-authorisation (including clinical coding).
  • Support the Bill Auditor to close out any funding disputes related to clinical pathway products
  • Monitor and report on the cost of the event
  • Analyse trends to identify deviations and influence the responsible persons through presentations and discussion.

• Clinical Risk management
  • Clinical pre-assessment following initial diagnosis.
  • Acting as primary point of contact for patient from after initial diagnosis until the patient has sufficient knowledge and resources to self-direct care.
  • Supporting the patient and family with education in respect of all care needs as they journey through the Life Healthcare system.

• Co-ordination/Facilitation role
  • Builds awareness of Life Care Coordinator role with internal & external service providers.
  • Receives criteria-based referrals from relevant care providers and responds within 8 working hours.
  • Tracks patients referred with a diagnosed health pathway to ensure all diagnostics and follow-up appointments are booked to facilitate patient transition to next step of care program.
  • Tracks patients test results to determine what further action is required, liaising with Dr and or members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
  • Provides administrative support and facilitates MDT meetings including preparing patient notes, images etc. and organizing and recording the content of meetings.
  • Updates each patient record with outcome of MDT meetings and communicates with relevant healthcare partners as required.
  • Takes responsibility for all outcomes identified for Life Care Coordinator at MDT meetings and actions in a timely manner liaising with internal and external healthcare partners.
  • Assesses patient needs for support services and suggest referrals.
  • Monitoring, coordinating and tracking the care of a patient on clinical care pathways to improve health, treatment or end of life outcomes.
  • Assessing the care and services required by the patient and for making the necessary referrals to the multi-disciplinary team/support service partners.
  • Post-discharge follow-up and monitoring.
  • Completes data reports and patient records in relation to interventions.
  • Educates patients by providing information on available care options to empower the patient to make informed decisions and participate in their plan of care/goal setting.
  • Provides emotional support to patients and families to navigate the journey through the relevant care pathway.
  • Prioritizes own workload and develops systems to improve effectiveness of post.

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses. Clinical Qualification, minimum requirement a registered healthcare worker with at least 3-5 years’ experience.
• Current SANC/HPCSA registration or appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification registration.
• Knowledge of the clinical Coding and Life Case Management Toolkit an advantage
• Renal knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of Renal Medical Aid billing processes an advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT/CCSA & ICD coding an advantage
• Knowledge of funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits an advantage
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

• MS Office and Hospital Information Systems (iMEDS, Impilo etc.)
• High level of sensitivity and diplomacy
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize
• Verbal & Written communication skills.
• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive & energy
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Able to work autonomously without close supervision.

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Mediclinic Bloemfontein| Bloemfontein | South Africa

Closing date: 07/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Boitumelo Edith Davids
Reference number: 62671
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

To coordinate the hospital case management process and facilitate the communication process between all role players by providing accurate and timeous clinical information to minimise the financial risk for the organisation.

Minimise financial risk by effectively managing patient stay

Ensure compliance to case management procedures, contracts and legal aspects by utilising available resources and systems

Ensure correct and timeous finalisation of cases to facilitate reimbursements from funders of claims

Consistently and timeously communicate with Funders as contractually agreed through the relevant case management channels

Ensure clinical coding standards are adhered to as per Level 3 coding guideline

Lead and manage the people in the Case Management team (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Clinical qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION: Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse or qualified Paramedic

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years in a clinical role

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in Theatre and or ICU; Medical aid background; Experience in private healthcare environment or experience as an ILS/ALS Paramedic

• Understanding of anatomy; physiology and medical terminology
• Funder Contracts; Medical aid requirements/narrations
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Authorisation and motivation of Level of Care; Length of Stay; Clinical Coding, high-cost stock, Short Payments etc.
• Use of electronic systems (i.e. B2B or Funder portals) for the purposes of requesting authorisations, performing case management updates and for troubleshooting)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, hospital/practice management systems)
• Relevant aspects of applicable statutory acts (e.g. Consumer Protection Act; PMB; etc.)
• Patient Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality; Visitation of external case managers; etc.)
• Daily workflow; managing deviances; clinical coding; and case management processes
• Application of clinical codes and finalisation thereof

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

• Provide leadership and vision to the team
• Manage and deliver several large scale, high complexity/non-standard aspect studies across a range of sponsors and Therapeutic areas
• Manage sponsors at both Study and Programme Level
• Manage delivery of areas requiring specific expertise (e.g Process, Finance)
• Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements and provide technical expertise
• Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations
• Provide input for and perform direct negotiations with customer
• Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stake holders
• Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, internal team members for resolution
• Maintain internal tracking databases and systems

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 5 years direct Data Management experience, including 3 or more years as a Clinical Data Management project lead is preferred
• Ability to maintain strong customer relationships

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
• Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
• Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
• Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Independently manage SOW/budget
• Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
• Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
• Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
• Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at