Risk Manager I

ZipRecruiter; Komani; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Komani is seeking an experienced professional to investigate adverse events and implement patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in clinical health care and three to five years of nursing or clinical experience. Experience in risk management is preferred, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Three to five years nursing and/or other clinical experience in special care.
• Previous experience in risk management, patient safety, or quality assurance.
• Paralegal knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Investigate adverse events and near misses.
• Develop and implement loss prevention methodologies.
• Gather and analyze data, prepare reports.

Skills

Clinical experience

Risk management

Patient safety

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical health care

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Performs the investigation of adverse events, near misses, and potential claims and suits and actively participates in developing and implementing loss prevention methodologies and patient safety initiatives in certain designated areas or entities. This includes gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports as well as keeping the management informed about significant developments; and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Investigate adverse events, near misses, and potential claims and suits.
• Develop and implement loss prevention methodologies and patient safety initiatives in designated areas or entities.
• Gather and analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate significant developments to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced training in clinical health care with Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years nursing and/or other clinical experience required in special care units, ICU, ER, Shock Trauma, etc. Other clinical experience may be acceptable such as chronic or rehab care based on assigned areas or responsibility.
• Previous experience in risk management, patient safety or quality assurance.
• Paralegal knowledge is an asset.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits