Associate: Medical Advisory Services at GEMS

About the position

Introduction

Internal Advert - Associate: Medical Advisory Services

The position of Associate: Medical Advisory Services is vacant. The Associate: Medical Advisory Services will report directly to the Clinical Health Policy Manager: Medical Advisory Services and forms part of the Healthcare Management Division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office in Pretoria.

The total remuneration package will be R 576 206 per annum, based on the Scheme's Remuneration Policy.

The closing date for applications will be Thursday, 05 February 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Associate: Medical Advisory Services will be required to support the Clinical Health Policy Manager: Medical Advisory through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Perform the administrative function in the Medical Advisory business unit
• Provide Administrative Support, promote and implement goals of Medical Advisory in line with GEMS Strategic goals
• Administration and ensuring that engagements and meetings are planned and run efficiently;
• Support in tracking and updating the Medical Advisory initiatives and projects progress;
• Support the Medical Advisor in the tracking of ex gratia ratifications
• Administer procurement of business unit items e.g. stationery etc.;
• Assist with diary management for Medical Advisor
• Coordinate Medical Advisor and Expert Panel members travel quotations in line with the Scheme Travel
• Coordinate & facilitate travels, timeous meeting packs & meeting for Expert Panel
• Support in ensuring that the Action List of the Clinical Governance and Administration Committee is implemented
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the preparation of the Ex Gratia- Sub-Committee packs and delivery thereof
• Support in ensuring that the Action List of the Ex gratia Sub-Committee is implemented
• Support in the management and monitoring SPN's to Implement and give results within set targets
• Assist the Medical Advisor in management and monitoring the clinical cost targets
• Support in management of divisional budget in line with budget allocation
• Assist the review and analysis of performance of the Maternity Programme
• Support the Medical Advisor in the compilation and submission of reports to the Clinical Governance and Administration Committee
• Support in compilation of letters and newsletters
• Support in compilation and circulation of memos
• Assist with project monitoring in conjunction with internal Project Management unit of the Scheme
• Ensure that all relevant projects are carried out and finalised
• Support the Healthcare Management Forums
• Provide administrative support to the Healthcare Management Division at SPN and Stakeholder Engagements

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification Requirements:

• Healthcare related qualification (degree or diploma)
• Experience in healthcare funding environment will be an advantage (but not required)
• Project Management will be an added advantage
• Problem solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Sound planning/ programme management skills
• Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail
• Organised and have good time management skills
• Analytical and have the ability to manage priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work well as part of a team
• Responsible and reliable
• Self-motivated and pro-active (self-starter)
• Have resilient pressure management abilities

Interested?

GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

Please note that the information provided on the application for the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of five years. ***

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GEMS adopts a hybrid work model.

GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS Employment Equity plan.

An employee must be in their current role for at 12 months before they will be considered for other vacancies within the Scheme.

GEMS reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment.

Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.

GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.