Strategic Leader, Provider Network & Contracting

AfroCentric Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AfroCentric Group is seeking a senior health care professional to drive provider network development, contracting and risk management initiatives. You will lead engagement with hospitals, providers and clients to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care and strong stakeholder partnerships.

The role emphasizes strategic projects, tender leadership and building high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years health care experience relating to provider engagement, network management and stakeholder engagement with sound analytical and problem-solving knowledge.
• 5 years experience in hospital case management and hospital & provider claims assessing and auditing; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute provider network and contracting strategies supporting quality care and client value.
• Lead provider engagement, network management and relationship-building across hospitals and professionals.
• Negotiate, implement and manage provider contracts aligning to clinical and financial objectives.
• Drive risk management initiatives through collaboration with providers and stakeholders.
• Monitor network performance, utilization trends and provider outcomes with improvement plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve network effectiveness and member access to quality care.
• Lead strategic projects, tenders and initiatives enhancing provider value propositions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, providers, hospitals, industry partners and executive leadership.
• Drive customer-centric service delivery by understanding and addressing provider and client needs.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams with focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Skills

Provider engagement

Relationship management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

AfroCentric Group is seeking a senior health care professional to drive provider network development, contracting and risk management initiatives. You will lead engagement with hospitals, providers and clients to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care and strong stakeholder partnerships.

The role emphasizes strategic projects, tender leadership and building high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.