Liaison Officer – Affinity Health

Position: Liaison Officer

Employer: Affinity Health

Location: Benoni, Gauteng

Affinity Health seeks a dynamic Liaison Officer for our Benoni, Gauteng branch. The Liaison Officer will serve as a pivotal link between patients, medical professionals, and our organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Initiating and analyzing treatment plans for patients.
• Reviewing medical reports and devising appropriate treatment strategies.
• Effectively communicating test results and treatment plans to patients.
• Monitoring patient progress and response to treatments.
• Diagnosing and managing chronic diseases in accordance with established protocols.
• Providing confidential clinical advice to patients.
• Managing primary healthcare patients referred by The Medical Society clinicians.
• Facilitating referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Conducting tele-consultations with patients as needed.

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 Occasional Saturdays

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Official license to practice.

Desirable Qualifications:

• MSc or Diploma in Clinical Trials.
• Diploma in Occupational Health.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience within a general practice.

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to clinical trials.
• Previous involvement in oncology, HIV, Oncology, and Diabetes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to function with both clinical and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.

Attributes:

• Team player.
• Compassionate.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated.
• Thrives under pressure.
• Good time management skills.
• Honest, hardworking, and humble demeanor.