Careers in Health

Closing Date

28/06/2024

Reference Number

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

Chief Executive & Registrar

Department

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Enquiries

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Job Type

5-year fixed-term contract

Location - Country

South Africa

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Location - Town / City

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Job Purpose

 The Council for Medical Schemes is looking for a dynamic person with extensive experience in the healthcare industry to serve as Chief Executive and Registrar. Reporting to Council, and as the Accounting Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and leadership of the Council, the ultimate responsibility for financial management of Council, and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Medicine or Health Qualification at NQF level 8, and a Degree or an Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7 in Management Sciences or Finance or Health Economics. A Masters' degree in Public Health or other Health Sciences or Management and Business will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience at executive management level.

• Strategic planning skills and experience in conducting organisational effectiveness and efficiency reviews.

• Experience with performance, planning, and reporting.

• Proven skills and experience in leading and managing diverse teams.

• Analytical thinking and sound judgement.

• Good knowledge of the Council's business.

• Excellent appreciation of South Africa's health policy landscape.

• Good understanding of the South African health sector including health care financing issues.

• Thorough understanding of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and Supply Chain Management processes.

Recommendation

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Key Performance Areas

•Strategic Leadership: Supported by a strong management team, the incumbent will be required to provide appropriate guidance in the form of the development and submission of strategic plans to ensure that the Medical Schemes Act is implemented successfully and uphold professional values and ethics.

• Relationship Management: To manage Council's interface and interaction with stakeholders (including the National Department of Health and other regulatory entities) in the medical schemes environment in a manner that advances the standing and functioning of the Council.

• Support, provide information and advice to Council: To advise Council on the implementation of the Medical Schemes Act and provide an efficient and effective mechanism for keeping Council informed with the activities of the Office.

• Financial Management: To ensure that the Council complies with prevailing regulatory and administrative frameworks regarding the management and utilization of budgets and that all activity of a financial nature is conducted with probity and in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

• People Management and Organisational Development: To continually monitor the organisation and management of the Office to ensure that it can achieve its objectives.

Competencies

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Remuneration

competitive remuneration package based on qualification and experience.
Council for Medical Schemes is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Notes

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two (2) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. CMS reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint for the above position.

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