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Head of Corporate Contracting and Provider Relations

Employer
Discovery Limited
Location
Sandton Sandton North Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 28, 2022

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Job Role
Other
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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Head of Corporate Contracting and Provider Relations
Business Unit: Discovery Health

Function: Clinical

Date: 22-Jan-2022

About

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 fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven 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.

Key Purpose

To hold accountability for the corporate provider contracting and provider relations function (including but not limited to Hospitals, Pathologists, Radiologists, Dialysis, Pharmacies). To lead commercial negotiations, initiate new partnerships where appropriate, hold oversight for the execution of existing contracts, and hold responsibility for the risk management of the associated corporate providers

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following broad job functions:
  • Maintain provider engagements aligned with business strategy
  • Design and negotiate contract terms with corporate service providers
  • Oversee analytical contracting models
  • Ensure that all stakeholders adhere to contractual obligations and all administrative matters pertaining to contracts are completed
  • Enforce adherence to SLA's by internal stakeholders and contracted parties
  • Oversee risk management pertaining to the claims experience of corporate service providers
  • Consult on legal matters pertaining to contract management
  • Keep abreast with relevant legislation and ensure that all stakeholders understand implications
  • Lead a cross-functional team overseeing commercial, risk and administrative matters pertaining to corporate contracts.
  • Work collaboratively with other Discovery divisions
  • Data and model findings need to be clearly communicated to business users.

Personal Attributes and Skills

The following competencies are essential:
  • Market experience and expertise (locally & internationally)
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Well established commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
  • Strong team-building skills
  • • Excellent communication skills
  • • Complex problem-solving skills and comfortable working with ambiguity
  • Familiarity with an agile working environment

Education and Experience

The following are essential criteria for the position
  • MBA Degree or equivalent formal general management and financial training
  • 7-10 years Health industry experience, including deep expertise and knowledge of managed care landscape
  • 7-10 years' experience in stakeholder relations
  • 5-7 years' experience in managing teams

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.

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