Health Contracts & Performance Manager

MAXIMUS; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXIMUS is seeking a proactive leader to manage performance, quality, and compliance across health contracts in the West Midlands. You will build strong links with commissioners, local authorities and partner organisations to ensure referrals meet criteria and service delivery aligns with contracts.

The role requires robust governance, health promotion experience, and the ability to develop teams, monitor KPIs and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Health Promotion, Public Health, Health & Social Policy, Social Sciences, or Community Development.
• At least 3 years in health or social care related role.
• Demonstrable management, leadership and mentoring within a similar role/environment.
• Experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders and building relationships.
• Evidence of delivering programmes in line with contractual requirements and SLAs.
• Experience in financial management, budgets and P&L reporting.
• Familiar with risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Recruiting and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient in writing reports, procedures and policies for wider circulation.
• Able to develop performance measures and drive service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and deliver performance, quality, compliance and financial targets across health contracts.
• Create and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Embed Quality/Process and Procedures; develop thresholds, policies and administration.
• Recruit and develop teams, support PDPs, appraisals and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee Clinical Governance / Audit and evidence-based improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Policy & governance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Health Promotion degree (or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAXIMUS is seeking a proactive leader to manage performance, quality, and compliance across health contracts in the West Midlands. You will build strong links with commissioners, local authorities and partner organisations to ensure referrals meet criteria and service delivery aligns with contracts.

The role requires robust governance, health promotion experience, and the ability to develop teams, monitor KPIs and report to senior leadership.