About the Role
The Tygerberg Hospital is seeking a dedicated Administrative Officer: Finance/Admin (Revenue) to join its team in Parow Valley, Cape Town. This vital role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the Hospital Fees Department, which plays a crucial part in managing the financial health of one of South Africa’s leading healthcare facilities. By overseeing financial transactions and patient fee management, you will contribute significantly to the hospital’s ability to provide quality healthcare services to the community.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of financial administration, supervising various operational duties and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and finance instructions. Your efforts will directly impact how the hospital manages its revenues and debts, aiding in the continuous improvement of public service within the healthcare sector. The role not only offers a chance to hone your administrative skills but also provides a platform for making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.
About the Department
The Tygerberg Hospital, a vital institution under the Department of Health, is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services while promoting the health and well-being of the communities it serves. With a mandate to provide accessible healthcare, the hospital plays a pivotal role in the public health system, ensuring that patients receive the necessary care regardless of their background. Working here means being part of a larger mission to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans.
The Department of Health emphasizes the importance of well-managed financial resources in maintaining high standards of patient care. As an Administrative Officer, you will contribute to this mission by ensuring that financial practices are efficient, transparent, and aligned with national health policies.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and coordinate the operational duties of the Hospital Fees Department.
- Monitor financial transactions related to the Hospital Information System (HIS), Basic Accounting System (BAS), and Cash Management.
- Oversee Patient Fees Debt Management processes, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
- Manage Patient Fees Revenue functions, including follow-ups on medical aid invoices and handling foreign patient transactions.
- Facilitate client liaison and information management in accordance with Finance Instructions.
- Supervise human resources administration and performance management within the section.
- Attend meetings and contribute to forums relevant to the department’s financial operations.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Accountancy.
- Appropriate experience in Debt and Revenue Management or hospital accounting.
- Knowledge of BAS, Clinicom, and associated financial systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- High level of confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Willingness to rotate within the Revenue Section and work overtime when required.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.Experience: Appropriate experience in a Debt and Revenue Management/Hospital accounting environment.
Appropriate experience in BAS, AR, Clinicom and supervisory exposure.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to rotate within Revenue Section and relieve colleagues.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and meet time-frames.
Good management skills with analytical abilities.
Good interpersonal and labour relations abilities.
Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum Chapter 18, UPFS, BAS, HIS, Clinicom, Accounts Receivable (AR) System, JAC and Finance instructions.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Strong sense of confidentiality and trustworthiness.
Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury and Finance Instructions.
Job Duties
Supervise and coordinate the operational duties of the Hospital Fees Department (all categories).Monitor and oversee financial transactions relating to HIS, BAS, Cash Management, Credit Balances, and JAC.
Supervise and coordinate Patient Fees Debt Management processes, including Irrecoverable Debt Relief Delegations.
Oversee and monitor Patient Fees Revenue Management functions (EDI, follow-up of medical aid and non-medical aid invoices, RAF, Foreign Patients, Research Patients, IOD, and State Departments) in accordance with the Hospital Fees Manual Chapter 18 and relevant Finance Instructions.
-Supervise human resource administration, performance management, and labour relations matters within the section.
Facilitate client liaison and information management, including the interpretation, communication, and implementation of Finance Instructions.
Oversee file management and the disposal/destruction of State records in accordance with applicable policies.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings and forums.
