SayPro SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – MR 6 PHC & OP CONTRACTS Vacancy (Five Year Contract)

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REQUIREMENTS: A three or four year legal qualification i.e. B. Juris/B. Proc/ LLB. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate will be an advantage. At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Experience in management of litigation and internal appeals, ability to draft legal documents and ability to draft primary and secondary legislation and interpretation thereof. Knowledge and understanding of legislation administered by the Department, as well as legislation that impacts on the functions being performed in the Department. Knowledge and understanding of the South African Constitutional Law, legislative drafting process and rules of Parliament Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving and research skills. A valid driver’s licence. DUTIES: Provide legal inputs for the development of performance based contracting methodology, including performance indicators, quality indicators, contract monitoring and payment terms. Provide legal inputs for the development of legally binding contracts to be entered into with accredited health care service providers and health establishments at primary health care and hospital level. Engage with healthcare providers that apply to be accredited, and work with the clinical colleagues to conclude legally binding contracts. Develop, maintain, analyse and monitor the roll out, and standard operating procedures for the implementation of performance-based contracting, including from a legal perspective, contract performance monitoring, performance verification, payments, sanctions, grievance redress and contract renewal and modification. Develop and implement a training programme for the personnel of NHIF plus selected service providers in the concepts of contracting of service providers, monitoring contract performance, identifying problems/issues, performance-based payments, and costing (develop training curricula and other materials)