Sweden Ghana Medical Centre is the leading and first private cancer care centre of excellence in West Africa. SGMC covers the full range of cancer specialties; our highly skilled team uses state-of-the art equipment and European-standard treatment techniques to provide high quality radiation treatment.In addition, the Centre uses modern virtual simulation and CT-based 3D treatment planning capabilities aimed at precisely targeting radiation delivery to tumors, while protecting normal tissues. Our cancer treatment plans and modern radiotherapy techniques give all our patients their best chance to fight cancer, to survive cancer and to improve their quality of life.<\/p>\n
Team spirit is our strength. We are receptive, keen to learn from the diverse viewpoints of all our colleagues, and always seeking to improve our skills. Together we share the responsibility for SGMC\u2019s future and for advancing the services we deliver to patients from across Africa. We share knowledge, ideas and information in an open and honest way, in a climate of transparency, trust and respect for one another.We uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior. In everything we do, we always strive to take away the burden of cancer<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Client Support Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n Reports To: SGMC Case Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Function and Related Performance Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 SGMC has a bold vision: we want to be the leading innovator in our field, with skilled employees who are motivated to deliver the best patient outcomes for our clients. We want to contribute to cancer, treatment and research as we strive to give our patients the most effective therapies. Ultimately, we want to build a healthy company with a business model that works in Africa, and with best practices that help us grow our prominent role in private oncology treatment in West Africa. Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 You will be expected to achieve a high standard of performance as a client support officer while you deliver on the following broad Job requirements, the details of which will be provided to you in your job description: You will have overall responsibility for ensuring that logistical and administrative support is provided by:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Managing patient reception area: handling telephone and email inquiries, greeting and receiving patients and their families, making them feel welcome and acquainting them with the various processes and units that they will encounter as part of their treatment at SGMC. Qualification, Skills & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Educated to relevant degree\/diploma or equivalent. Renumeration:<\/strong> Very Attractive<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are interested in the role, please email your CV and application to:<\/p>\n career@sgmcltd.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 10 December, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sweden Ghana Medical Centre is the leading and first private cancer care centre of excellence in West Africa. SGMC covers the full range of cancer specialties; our highly skilled team…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[150],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-5km","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20482"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20482\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 As a Client Support Officer, you will be expected to act according to SGMC\u2019s vision as a Centre of Excellence and contribute to a professional and pleasant atmosphere both between colleagues and in patient relations. Moreover, you will be required to work in accordance with the codes and relevant guidelines of your professional licensing body.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Client Support Officer (CSO) provides administrative and logistical support for SGMC\u2019S Case Management Department. The CSO\u2019S work ensures that Case Coordinator and Manager can help SGMC patients achieve the best possible treatment outcomes, and that patients can access the SGMC facility and complete their treatments with efficient support for their administrative and logistic needs.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Key requirements include excellent verbal communication skills, must be multi-lingual with emphasis on English and French, demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, ability to coordinate resources and to work well with a wide range of people in a fast paced environment.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and very good end-user-computing skills.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Handling patient requests and inquiries: always attempting to first assist in handling inquiries before transferring calls\/email information requests-and ensuring that clients receive necessary attention and interaction in their time with SGMC.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Providing the Case Managers with administrative and organizational support in requesting and processing patient medical appointments, following through on meeting patient needs around medicines, consumables and related treatments.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Helping the Case Management Department to transition patients out of their cancer treatment cycles by keeping medical records up to date, and provide accurate billing and follow-up information.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 In the event of the death of a patient, ensuring that the family receives compassionate understanding, as well as practical logistical support for the repatriation of mortal remains-including help with completing requisite paperwork, and obtaining necessary approvals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Complying with all necessary international protocols and statutory obligations related to oncology patient care in Ghana.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Always being customer-focused: striving for excellence in service to all customers in every aspect of the SGMC Centre\u2019s work and mission.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrating positive Teamwork: Interacting effectively and building respectful relationships within and between units and among individuals.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Showing Efficiency: Accomplishing work in ways that maximize available Company resources and minimize waste.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must be multi- lingual. French and English is a must.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to deal with confidential issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of 2 years\u2019 experience in customer service role
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Similar experience within a healthcare setting, experience of using a patient administration system and understanding a range of work procedures associated with outpatient department arrangement.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent communication skills to communicate to patients\/families via the telephone or face to face.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and volunteers on a face-face basis when working in an outpatient reception area.<\/p>\n