Discovery Careers – Head of Corporate Contracting

Job Description:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional team overseeing commercial, risk and administrative matters pertaining to corporate contracts.
• Maintain provider engagements aligned with business strategy
• Oversee risk management pertaining to the claims experience of corporate service providers
• Enforce adherence to SLA’s by internal stakeholders and contracted parties
• Data and model findings need to be clearly communicated to business users.
• Ensure that all stakeholders adhere to contractual obligations and all administrative matters pertaining to contracts are completed
• Keep abreast with relevant legislation and ensure that all stakeholders understand implications
• Oversee analytical contracting models
• Design and negotiate contract terms with corporate service providers
• Consult on legal matters pertaining to contract management
• Work collaboratively with other Discovery divisions

Job Requirements:

• Market experience and expertise (locally & internationally)
• Familiarity with an agile working environment
• Complex problem-solving skills and comfortable working with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills
• Well established commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills

Qualification & Experience:

• 7-10 years’ experience in stakeholder relations
• 7-10 years Health industry experience, including deep expertise and knowledge of managed care landscape
• 5-7 years’ experience in managing teams
• MBA Degree or equivalent formal general management and financial training

Job Details:

Company: Discovery Limited

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Sandton, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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