Chief Medical Officer- Medical Schemes

Medical Placements Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Medical Officer in Johannesburg to lead clinical risk strategies and enhance governance. The ideal candidate will drive healthcare cost containment, oversee contract management, and ensure compliance with healthcare legislations. Applicants should possess a Medical Degree and extensive management experience in clinical risk. This full-time role emphasizes strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience at Senior Managerial Level in Clinical Risk or Managed Care.
• At least 5 years at Executive Level within a healthcare or medical scheme environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and monitor the Clinical Risk strategy aligned to overall strategic objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor performance of healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead budget planning and healthcare cost containment.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Strategic management

Financial governance

Healthcare legislation

Clinical risk management

Education

Medical Degree (MBChB)

Job description

Job Description

This executive role is pivotal in driving the Clinical Risk strategy ensuring financial sustainability operational excellence and compliance with healthcare and governance frameworks.

Key Purpose

Lead the design implementation and monitoring of Clients Clinical Risk and Managed Care strategies to promote clinical excellence strengthen governance and ensure long-term scheme sustainability. The CMO will provide expert oversight of healthcare delivery models contract management and stakeholder partnerships that advance Clients mission of member well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop execute and monitor the Clinical Risk strategy aligned to Clients overall strategic objectives.
• Contract & Partnership Management : Oversee negotiation contracting and performance monitoring of healthcare providers managed care organisations and service partners to ensure value for money and quality outcomes.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight : Ensure robust governance adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements and implementation of effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Financial Stewardship : Lead budget planning healthcare cost containment and financial optimisation within the Clinical Risk Division.
• Operational Excellence : Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision‑making process optimisation and innovation in care management.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including healthcare providers regulators and industry bodies.
• People Leadership : Inspire and lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and performance excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBChB) and registration with the HPCSA.
• Minimum 10 years experience at Senior Managerial Level in Clinical Risk or Managed Care.
• At least 5 years at Executive Level within a healthcare or medical scheme environment.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation strategic management and financial governance.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare legislation clinical risk management and strategic leadership principles.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1