Actuarial Analyst - Sandton, South Africa - Discovery Ltd.

Discovery Ltd.

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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Business Unit:
Discovery Health
Function:Actuarial Sciences
Date:8 Apr 2024- Discovery - Health
Actuarial Analyst
About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fastpaced and dynamic environment enables smart, selfdriven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Risk Intelligence
Key Purpose
Discovery Health administers a number of closed inhouse employer medical schemes, as well as the largest open scheme in South Africa, the Discovery Health Medical Scheme. The Risk Intelligence team is responsible for the measurement and reporting of clinical experience for each of our client schemes, providing actuarial analytic support for managed care interventions, healthcare quality public reporting initiatives, provider contracting, and clinical profile reports of clinician utilisation patterns and adherence to evidence based clinical process measures.
Competencies required:
Excellent conceptual and technical ability
Excellent communications, both written and verbal
Comfortable presenting to stakeholders and team
Healthcare experience and an understanding of clinical risk adjustment methodologies
Manage complexity
Excellent conceptual and technical ability
Accuracy
Analytical
Verbal and written Communication

Personal Attributes and Skills

Aligned to Discovery values and core purpose.
An interest in the South African healthcare and medical scheme environment.
Exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills.
Highlevel of attention to detail.
Results orientated and commercial thinking.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
A focus on delivering results and meeting client expectations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and balance multiple priorities.
Ability to work alone when required and to take initiative without supervision.
Comfortable with change and a fastpaced work environment.
Unwaveringly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications & Experience:

Actuarial science or Mathematical Statistics undergraduate degree
Completion of CT series of actuarial board examinations
Data and analytic work experience (13 years) (Beneficial)
Understanding of risk adjustment methodologies (Beneficial)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.