Senior Network Officer

MedNet Global Healthcare Solutions LLC; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MedNet Bahrain is seeking a Senior Network Officer to develop and manage our healthcare provider network across local, regional and international markets. You will support network expansion, provider contracting, tariff negotiations and network performance management to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

The role requires a medical degree or allied healthcare diploma, plus at least 2 years in network management or health insurance.

Qualifications

• Medical degree or diploma in Hospital Administration, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Laboratory Sciences or another allied healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within a network management, TPA or health insurance environment, preferably within the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance and enhancement of MedNet's healthcare provider network across local, regional and international markets.
• Conduct network benchmarking exercises to analyse provider accessibility, quality standards and market competitiveness.
• Perform provider profiling and market analysis to identify preferred providers and network optimisation opportunities.
• Lead provider credentialing activities and support the onboarding of new healthcare providers into the network.
• Negotiate provider tariffs and contractual agreements to ensure competitive pricing and cost-effective healthcare solutions.
• Manage provider requests related to tariff revisions, network category changes, new services and physician additions.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure provider information is updated within internal systems.
• Prepare and manage pricing updates and tariff automation processes while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring a high level of engagement and service excellence.
• Deliver provider orientation sessions and training programmes on MedNet processes, policies and managed care practices.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to address provider-related enquiries, issues and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor market developments and competitor activity to identify trends and opportunities that support network growth and performance.
• Prepare reports, analyses and network-related business insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support network projects and initiatives as assigned by the Network Manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Medical degree or allied healthcare diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you passionate about building strong healthcare provider partnerships and creating high-performing medical networks? Do you enjoy negotiating, analysing market trends and working with stakeholders to deliver exceptional healthcare access and value?

We are looking for a Senior Network Officer to join MedNet Bahrain. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and managing our healthcare provider network, ensuring competitive pricing, high-quality service delivery and strong provider relationships across the region.

As part of a leading healthcare and insurance services organisation, you will support network expansion, provider contracting, tariff negotiations and network performance management, while contributing to initiatives that strengthen MedNet's market position and enhance our customer experience.

Your Role

• Support the development, maintenance and enhancement of MedNet's healthcare provider network across local, regional and international markets.
• Conduct network benchmarking exercises to analyse provider accessibility, quality standards and market competitiveness.
• Perform provider profiling and market analysis to identify preferred providers and network optimisation opportunities.
• Lead provider credentialing activities and support the onboarding of new healthcare providers into the network.
• Negotiate provider tariffs and contractual agreements to ensure competitive pricing and cost-effective healthcare solutions.
• Manage provider requests related to tariff revisions, network category changes, new services and physician additions.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure provider information is updated within internal systems.
• Prepare and manage pricing updates and tariff automation processes while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring a high level of engagement and service excellence.
• Deliver provider orientation sessions and training programmes on MedNet processes, policies and managed care practices.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to address provider-related enquiries, issues and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor market developments and competitor activity to identify trends and opportunities that support network growth and performance.
• Prepare reports, analyses and network-related business insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support network projects and initiatives as assigned by the Network Manager.

Your Profile

• Medical degree or diploma in Hospital Administration, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Laboratory Sciences or another allied healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within a network management, TPA or health insurance environment, preferably within the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of healthcare providers, medical terminology and the regional healthcare landscape.
• Experience in provider contracting, tariff negotiations or healthcare network management would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.

At Munich Re & MedNet, we embrace, and value, the interaction of diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and thought. This interaction is our foundation. Of our open culture and spirit of partnership. Of how our teams are built and cultivated. Of how we are supported and developed. And at the centre of this interaction is each of us.