Rwanda Social Security Board Head, Health Benefits Package Revision Jobs in Rwanda

Rwanda Social Security Board Head, Health Benefits Package Revision Jobs in Rwanda

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB's vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1).

RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 1.9 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to 17% of the country's GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in providing up to 20% of liquidity for the financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing close to 90% of Rwanda's population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direction on the development and implementation of policy, procedures and processes and work with appropriate structures to ensure effective delivery of Benefits package unit

Evaluate, existing benefits package and propose evidence-based recommendation for improvement to maximise health benefits within available budget, and ensure all benefits packages comply with current legislation

Communicate with health service providers and other relevant stakeholders to negotiate benefit plans and resolve benefit-related issues

Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders and active participation in technical working with matters pertaining to the Medical benefits (Tariff of medical acts, medicines, consumables, etc. Nomenclature of medical acts & procedures, Standard treatments protocol)

Support forecast the risk and liability for future benefits payments through analysis of claim data, mortality, accident, sickness, disability, health services utilization

Promote the use of evidence in designing/updating medical benefits packages with aim to maximise member’s wellness

Participate in tariff negotiation with medical services partners and in development of list of reimbursed drugs

Promote the value

for money by recommending the most cost-effective services and products to be covered by RSSB medical insurance schemes using the latest evidence

Serve as the secretary to the CBHI health benefits package committee

Collect information from medical claims to monitor implementation of recommended benefits packages, recommend regular updates

Evaluate the cost and cost-effectiveness for all proposed new services and medical products and make recommendations regarding changes in health benefits packages

Collaborate with academic and research institution and clinicians during the assessment of alternative medical services and products though costing and cost-effectiveness studies

Conduct literature review and synthesize evidence on cost-effectiveness of services proposed for cover by RSSB medical insurance schemes for informed recommendations

Oversee staff management of the Department, to make periodical evaluation and to prepare a regular performance report

Prepare operational plans, budgets, quarterly reports on progress with implementation of operational plans and ensure regular and periodic reports are prepared and submitted as and when required

Perform any other duties related to the Benefits Package Revision function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

Masters’ Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a relevant field with at least 5 years’ experience, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role.
OR

Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a relevant field with at least 10 years relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have sound clinical skills

The incumbent must have a strong knowledge in cost benefit analysis

The role holder should have good working knowledge and understanding to analyse data and draw inferences

Behavioral Competencies:

Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences

Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike

Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Rwanda Social Security Board Head, Health Benefits Package Revision Jobs in Rwanda

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