Job Description
Key Purpose: To oversee the hospital contracting strategy and implementation encompassing commercial contracting for hospitals acute hospitals day hospitals sub-acute hospitals psychiatric facilities including in-facility procured items reimbursed by the Schemes.
Manage contracting strategy across hospitals day hospitals and other facilities
Designing and contracting on the hospital networks to lower the cost of care.
Drive sustainable annual tariff increases with contracting parties
Maintain provider engagements aligned with business strategy.
Design and negotiate contract terms with corporate service providers at the executive level.
Oversee analytical contracting models.
Ensure that all stakeholders adhere to contractual obligations and all administrative matters pertaining to contracts are completed.
Enforce adherence to SLAs by internal stakeholders and contracted parties.
Consult on legal matters pertaining to contract management.
Keep abreast with relevant legislation and ensure that all stakeholders understand implications.
Education and Experience
Matric/Grade 12 qualification
Honors Degree (Clinical/Commercial)
5 -10 years relevant industry experience within contracting and or strategic sourcing ideally in the healthcare industry.
Senior Stakeholder Management experience
Significant experience in the healthcare industry and understanding of the key business and clinical issues.
Required Experience:
Manager