Hospital Contracting Manager

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hospital Contracting Manager to lead their contracting strategy. This role involves overseeing hospital networks and negotiating terms to optimize costs and enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will bring significant healthcare experience and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and efficiency. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare management, where your expertise will contribute to sustainable practices and improved outcomes for members. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with stakeholders and shape the future of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in contracting or strategic sourcing, preferably in healthcare.
• Significant healthcare industry experience and understanding of clinical and business issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital contracting strategy and implementation.
• Negotiate contract terms with corporate service providers at the executive level.
• Manage relationships and drive sustainable annual tariff increases.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Effective Communication

Strategic Thinking

Clinical Expertise

Education

Honors Degree (Clinical / Commercial)

Job description

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Hospital Contracting Manager

Business Unit : Discovery Health

Date : 29 Apr

Discovery Health : Strategic Risk Management

Hospital Contracting Manager

About Discovery

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.

About Strategic Risk Management

Strategic Risk Management (SRM) is a business-critical department in Discovery Health, responsible for ensuring sustainable and equitable management of scheme funds to deliver patient care.

It comprises multiple teams of clinical, actuarial, and managerial experts striving to maximize value for members requiring care.

SRM is a fast-paced, highly visible, and complex area of healthcare management offering opportunities for executive visibility, external client engagement, and innovation.

Key Purpose

To oversee the hospital contracting strategy and implementation, including commercial contracting for hospitals, acute hospitals, day hospitals, sub-acute hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and in-facility procured items reimbursed by the Schemes.

This role involves owning Discovery Health's hospital contracting strategy and execution, managing relationships, leading negotiations on commercial matters, and drafting contract terms to fulfill Discovery Health's mandate.

Areas of Responsibility

• Manage contracting strategy across hospitals, day hospitals, and other facilities
• Oversee Scheme spend (~R39bn, with ~R28bn hospital spend, representing about 60% of Scheme spend)
• Design and contract hospital networks to reduce care costs
• Drive sustainable annual tariff increases with contracting parties
• Maintain provider engagement aligned with business strategy
• Negotiate contract terms with corporate service providers at the executive level
• Oversee analytical contracting models
• Ensure stakeholder adherence to contractual obligations and complete administrative tasks
• Enforce SLAs with internal stakeholders and contracted parties
• Consult on legal matters related to contract management
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and communicate implications
• Collaborate with other Discovery divisions

Personal Attributes and Skills

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Initiative and project management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication
• Innovation, enthusiasm, and drive
• Self-leadership and leadership of others
• Strategic thinking
• Clinical expertise

Education and Experience

• Honors Degree (Clinical / Commercial)
• 5-10 years' relevant experience in contracting or strategic sourcing, preferably in healthcare
• Significant healthcare industry experience and understanding of key clinical and business issues
• Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills
• Innovative and ideas-driven

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Managed Care Experience
• 1-2 years Leadership experience
• Knowledge of Discovery Health products

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during recruitment.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome applications from people with various disabilities.