Strategic Provider Network & Contracting Leader

AfroCentric Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AfroCentric Group is seeking a senior professional to participate in health risk management initiatives, engaging with providers, hospitals and clients to enhance value and outcomes.

The role focuses on developing networks, managing contracts and driving performance improvements across healthcare partnerships in Johannesburg. Leadership and analytical skills are essential for delivering client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years' health care experience in provider engagement, relationship and network management.
• 5 years' hospital case management and hospital/provider claims auditing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute provider network and contracting strategies.
• Lead provider engagement, network management and relationship-building with hospitals and professionals.
• Negotiate, implement and manage provider contracts.
• Drive healthcare risk management initiatives with providers and stakeholders.
• Monitor network performance, utilization trends and outcomes; implement improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve network effectiveness and member access.
• Lead strategic projects and tender submissions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, providers and leadership.
• Drive customer-centric service delivery by understanding provider and client needs.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams with focus on innovation and excellence.

Skills

Provider engagement

Relationship management

Network management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Clinical qualification

Business qualification advantageous

Job description

AfroCentric Group is seeking a senior professional to participate in health risk management initiatives, engaging with providers, hospitals and clients to enhance value and outcomes.

The role focuses on developing networks, managing contracts and driving performance improvements across healthcare partnerships in Johannesburg. Leadership and analytical skills are essential for delivering client-focused solutions.