Hospital Contracting Manager

Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute Discovery Healths hospital contracting strategy Lead negotiations with hospitals and service providers at executive level Design hospital networks to optimize cost and care quality Drive sustainable tariff negotiations and contracting efficiencies Manage hospital-related scheme spend (~R28bn annually) Oversee contract implementation, stakeholder compliance, and SLA enforcement Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, clinical, and operational teams Maintain regulatory awareness and ensure stakeholder alignment Innovate and improve contracting models using data and analytics Required Qualifications & Experience: Honours Degree in Clinical or Commercial discipline (Masters preferred) 510 years relevant experience in healthcare contracting or strategic sourcing Senior stakeholder engagement and leadership exposure Deep understanding of the South African healthcare landscape Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills Proficient in presentation, communication, and stakeholder influence Experience with Managed Care and Discovery Health products is advantageous Ideal Candidate Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong clinical or commercial acumen Innovative, driven, and execution-oriented Excellent communicator and relationship builder Problem-solver with a keen eye for risk and value Adaptable and capable of leading within a complex environment

Location: Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 6/16/2025