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The Ministry of Health (MoH) is Tonga’s primary Public Health Provider. The Ministry of Health (MoH) employs around 996 staff, of which more than 50% are stationed on the main island, Tongatapu. The Ministry work to respond effectively to the health care needs of the Tongan people by providing high quality health services. MoH is compromised of six divisions to deliver its service to the public: Administration, Health Planning and Information, Public Health, Medical, Nursing and Dental.

Assignment Summary: 

The Ministry of Health requires quality statistics to efficiently manage their limited health resources. Two previous volunteers have played key roles in bringing the HIS into operation. This assignment will ensure that it is genuinely embedded. 

The objectives then of the assignment are as follows: 

• To maximise data available using the new Health Information System (HIS) and the Access database data warehouse. 
• To ensure the data available for analysis is complete, accurate and timely.

Specifically the volunteer will train staff in the development of Access database reports for ad hoc and routine requests. The volunteer will also audit and cleanse the data on the newly implemented HIS and develop audit tools and protocols. Lastly the volunteer will assist in writing the system procedure manual.

Assignment Outcomes:

• Trained HIS staff in Access database report writing and management 
• Produced complete and accurate HIS data in a timely manner 
• Established standard monthly health information reports to assist senior management

Essential Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business /Public Administration or similar field

Essential Minimum Experience:

• Three years experience in database management and report writing using Access, Crystal or similar 
• Three years experience in data quality management

Desirables:

• Data management experience using iSoft products 
• Experience in data management within a health environment 
• Experience with quality management within a health environment

Description of Assignment Location:

The Ministry of Health Tonga is located at the main hospital in Nuku’alofa, the capital of Tonga.

Information on Accommodation Options:

Assistance with the identification of suitable, secure and affordable accommodation will be provided by the In-country Manager and the Host Organisation.

To apply for this position please download and complete the Assignment Application Form HERE and return it via email to: info@vidavolunteers.com.au 

Proposed Starting Date: 1 November 2010
Applications Close: 28 August 2010

Western Health has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the current team of Health Information Managers at Western Health.

The Coding Educator position is an integral part of our team.  The position will be responsible for the training and continuing education of Health Information Managers and Clinical Coders in all aspects of clinical classification.

The successful applicant will have:

• A high level of coding skills
• Knowledge of casemix funding
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
• Knowledge of audit processes/tools
• Excellent computer skills

Western Health incorporates Western Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, & Williamstown Hospital.  Western Health offers a friendly and well supported working environment and recognises that to maintain our high standards we must attract and retain exceptional staff and invest in their ongoing development.

A recognised qualification in Health Information Management (or equivalent) is required.  Applicants must be eligible for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to benefit from the generous salary packaging arrangements available to Western Health staff.

For further information please contact Ben Spurr, Coding Manager, Western Health, Phone No 03 8345 6434

For a position description, or to to apply for this position please go to:
https://westernhealth.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=3646

Applications for this position close on 27th August 2010.

Pay Rate:  Chief HIM Grade 1

A great opportunity exists for an experienced Health Information Manager to join our team at St John of God Nepean Rehabilitation Hospital.  Nepean Rehabilitation Hospital is a 65 bed rehabilitation facility that offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

As a Manager you will oversee the day-to-day functions of the Health Information Services.  You will be a key member of, and involved in all aspects of health information, clinical coding, data reporting, privacy and forms design.  This role offers a variety and autonomy, whilst working within a team environment.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated a willingness and capacity to work within the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care and possess the following:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent)
• Management and Leadership skills
• Excellent Communications and Organisation Skills
• Experience and Competent Clinical Coder

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Private Health Sector
• Staff Management experience

Further details available at St John of God website.  See attached link http://sjog.erecruit.com.au/

St John of God offers benefits such as Salary Packaging, Flexible Working Options and Ongoing Caregiver Development.

Contact Name:  Bree Hodgson
Contact Title:     Manager Health Information Services
Telephone:        (03) 9788 3393
Email:   Bree.Hodgson@sjog.org.au
Fax:  (03) 8790 8747

Close Date:  3rd September 2010

Pay Rate:  $51,818 (Pro Rata) - 3 Days Per Week

The National Coronial Information System (NCIS) is a world first centralised national database of Australian coronial information (soon to include New Zealand) accessible via the internet.  A key part of the NCIS is the accuracy and consistency of codes applied to various fatalities, to allow relevant deaths to be identified.  An essential part of NCIS Unit functions is therefore to perform quality assurance of data on the NCIS, to ensure complete, comprehensive and relevant information.  In the second half of 2010, coronial data from New Zealand will be uploaded to the NCIS.

A quality assistant is required to conduct quality review process for coronial data from this new jurisdiction, and assist with quality review processes for Australian data.  This is a newly created, ongoing part-time 3 days per week position within the NCIS team.

Duties of the Quality Assistant include:

• Quality check NCIS data to ensure compliance with NCIS Data Dictionary and NCIS Coding Manual directions.
• Assist with the updating of Quality Management tools - NCIS data dictionary and coding manual (and NCIS itself) as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Maintain a record of coding errors.
• Other various duties as required by the Quality Manager of NCIS Manager.

Essential:

• Experience working with coding classifications in a quality review role.
• High level computer skills including the ability to use databases.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail

Full position descriptions are available via email.  Note: Your application should address the Key Selection Criteria and include a resume.

Contact Name:  Leanne Daking
Contact Title:     Quality Assurance Manager
Telephone:      (03) 9684 4458
Email:  leanned@vifm.org
Fax:  (03) 9684 4475

Close Date:  3rd September 2010

Employment Type:  Temporary 3 Month Contract
Salary:  $1901.70 per week

An opportunity exists for a temporary 3 month contract in the role of Senior Health Information Manager at the Royal North Shore Hospital.

Health Information Services (HIS), formerly known as Medical Records, is part of the Centre for Clinical Informatics within Information Management and Technology Services NSCCH.

Health Information Services is responsible for providing front and support for patient care by managing the provision of information at the bedside and improving the quality of data to ensure accurate clinical and organisational  decision making.

Operationally managing all aspects of Health Information including clinical records management (paper and electronic) and clinical data this role will provide effective leadership and direction to staff to ensure the service remains focused on front end health service delivery.

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Health Information Manager, with capacity to provide operational advice to the Area Manager Health Information Services (HIS). Demonstrated experience in the leadership and development of a team of professional and administrative personnel in the delivery of health information services.
• Demonstrated experience in change management processes around data quality and records management including key stakeholders consultation.
• Exceptional customer service orientation and ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) to a wide range of customers.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and an understanding of business analysis and workflow design.
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to NSW Health Department policies and procedures relevant to the management of health information and medical record management.
• Eligible for full membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
• Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management.

For all enquiries please contact:  Margie Luke, A/Area Health Information Services Manager, Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service
Email:  mluke@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au    or mobile no:  0434 568 564

Desired Start Date:  30th August 2010
Applications Close Date:  24th August 2010

Permanent Part Time - 64 hpfn
Administrative Officer Level 4
Salary:  $50,848 - $52, 074 pa pro rata

The Clinical Coder is responsible for the efficient and effective coding of formal and statistical separations using ICD-10-AM (current edition) for Hospital.  This position demands good time management skills to meet DoH deadlines and very strong data abstraction skills to extract the pertinent information from the entire medical record.

The Clinical Coder is required to follow National, State and Area coding rules, as well as, participate in ongoing professional development activities to ensure up to date and consistent coding practices.

The Clinical Coder is required to liaise with other health professionals to ensure a robust clinical coding process and an appreciation of the coding process by other health professionals about how their documentation affects coding and DRG assignment.  The Clinical Coder also undertakes quality improvement activities relating to outliers and other casemix related areas to improve the quality of coded data.

Enquiries:  Shirley Velis, Health Information Manager, (02) 6969 5544, or email shirley.velis@gsahs.health.nsw.gov.au

For further information regarding current vacancies, please visit our website:  www.gsahs.nsw.gov.au

Ref No:  58671

NSW Health Service:  employer of choice

Closing Date:  27th August 2010

An opportunity exists to join a small, motivated and friendly team based in Chatswood as a full time Data Analyst.  The position plays a major role in supporting the negotiation of private hospital contracts in NSW and QLD on behalf of 24 health funds.

The Role

• In-depth data analysis on hospital services including case mix review, benchmarking and utilisation changes
• Financial impact modelling
• Hospital cost modelling
• Analysis of DRG payment models
• Compile and analyse information obtained from both internal and external sources to review hospital performance and for use in the negotiation process.
• Provide direct analytical support to negotiators

The Person

• Strong analytical skills
• Sound financial knowledge
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with databases reporting tools
• Desire and ability to learn new software applications
• Effective communication skills
• Qualifications in either Finance, Data Analysis, Health Information Management or business related discipline
• Ability to work in a team environment

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Experience within the health industry, preferably in the private sector
• An understanding of hospital funding models and classification systems
• An understanding of ARDRG classification system

Written Applications to Michele Vanest level 8/8 Help Street Chatswood NSW 2067
Phone enquiries to Michael Flynn 03 9813 4088

Application Close Date:  3rd September 2010

Decision Support and Casemix Analysis Unit

• Full Time

An exciting opportunity exists for an innovative and highly motivated individual to join the Decision Support and Casemix Analysis (DS&CA) Unit working across Mercy Health Services.

The DS&CA Unit provides expert advice and analysis to management and clinical staff regarding all patient services at both Mercy Hospital for Women and the Werribee Mercy Hospital.

The role of the Business Analyst, Mercy Hospital Services involves:

• assistance in the development and maintenance of executive/management information systems, including a clinical costing system.
• the provision of expert advice in relation to hospital data and funding issues.

The successful applicant will have well developed problem solving and analytical skills, excellent communication skills and a good understanding of health data issues.  A tertiary qualification in a health related discipline is essential and experience in a Business Analyst role or similar position is highly regarded.

Salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Enquiries to:  Anne Tester, Manager, DS&CA Unit, Mercy Health, (03) 8468 4828.

To be successful for the above position, candidates must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working With Children Check.

To apply for this position please go to our website www.careers.mercy.com.au

Job Ref No:  WMH 73

Applications close:  27th August 2010

Full Time/Part Time - Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover) commencing September 2010.

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Health Information Manager to join the Health Information Management Unit at Northern Health.  The successful applicant will primarily be based at The Northern Hospital, with the possibility of working at other Northern Health campuses.

The role includes, ICD-10-AM coding from the Clinical Patient Folder (scanned medical record) using the 3M Codefinder, coding audits and Quality Improvement activities.

We require an enthusiastic Health Information Manager/Clinical Coder with effective communication and organisational skills who can work in a team environment and relate well to all levels of staff.

Essential:

• Eligibility for full membership with HIMAA.
• Effective communication and management skills.
• Ability to achieve targets and deadlines.
• Knowledge of casemix funding.

Desirable:

• ICD-10-Am coding experience.
• Experience using 3M Codefinder.

View Position Description and Apply Online at  www.nh.org.au   Reference Number:  16390

Applicants are required to undergo a Police Records check and a Working With Children Check may apply.

Please Contact Emily De Francesco on 03 8405 8070 or Nga Dang on 03 8405 8084 for more information.

Applications Close:  23rd August 2010.

• Melbourne (Camberwell)
• Full time position
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, flexible and people focused organisation
• High regarded national company

The Australian Health Services Alliance (AHSA) provides a range of services to Private health Insurance funds, collectively representing approximately 16% of the health insurance market.  We are seeking a responsible, well organised, highly motivated person to provide specialised analysis and support to member funds in a challenging, flexible, team environment.

This varied role involves investigation and analysis of health insurance hospital claims and may require some interstate travel.

Role:

• Analysis of member fund claims data to:-
• Identify and investigate anomalous claims
• Provide member funds with advice on the outcome of analysis of claims as required
• Investigate member fund data for potential claims leakage
• Develop reports and procedures to assist in the prevention of incorrect claiming by hospital and suppliers
• Distribute information bulletins to funds regarding anomalous claims
• Assist in developing AHSA internal processes to capture anomalous claims
• Developing guidelines and systems to assist funds in reducing claims leakage
• Participating in AHSA claims analysis group

Qualifications

• Either Nursing, Health Information Manager or Clinical Coding qualifications

Desirable

•  Coding experience
•  Knowledge of private health insurance industry
•  Clinical experience
•  Ability and experience in project development and implementation
•  Ability to use various reporting tools (Access, Cognos)
•  Health Fund experience (especially in hospital claims)

The right candidate will have proven analytical skills, prior experience dealing with hospital data for claims, strong communication and problem solving skills, attention to detail as well as a competent working knowledge of PC based software such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint.

Applications to Darren Hartney by COB Monday 23rd August 2010.

• Email  Darren@ahsa.com.au
• Post to AHSA, 979 Burke Rd, Camberwell, Vic, 3124
• Phone enquiries:  (03) 9813 4088
• Fax:  (03) 9813 4099

Pay Rate:  Negotiable

Matthew's Health Coding Solutions was established 11 years ago to provide both long and short term clinical coding services to hospitals and day hospitals.  Should you be successful you will have the opportunity to work flexible hours in a variety of facilities with negotiable remuneration.

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years coding experience
• Knowledge of current coding standards 7th Edition
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor of Health Administration or equivalent
• Ability to work with other health professionals

Contact Name:  Louise Matthews
Contact Title:     Director, Clinical Coder
Telephone:   (03) 9707 5225
Email:  louisem@mhcs.com.au
Fax:  (03) 9707 2809

Close Date:  27th August 2010

Job share applicants will be considered.

This position holds line management responsibility for data department staff (7-8 EFT).  You will be responsible for high level complex data entry, overall responsibility for clerical processes and follow up of client data external to Monash BreastScreen.

HIM or other relevant qualification essential; staff supervision experience essential as are excellent computer skills.

Enquiries/Applications:  (Ref No: 59750):  Janita Bettio, Chief HIM on 03 9928 8760.
To apply please visit the 'Careers' link on our website  www.southernhealth.org.au

Applications close:  16th August 2010.

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