Job Description

The position of Associate: Hospital Relations is vacant. The Associate: Hospital Relations will report directly to the Manager: Hospital Relations and form part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is based at Head Office, Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience.
The Associate: Hospital Relations will be required to support the Manager: Hospital Relations through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

Assist with the coordination and monitoring all activities related to hospital networks;
Maintain regular and scheduled communication with hospital groups, renal dialysis providers as well as chronic back and neck rehabilitation program providers;
Assist with programme and project management function for the Healthcare Management Division, inclusive of the development, implementation and monitoring provider networks work plans;
Assist with continuous review and update of the PRS document;
Assist with monitoring all industry developments and policy;
Support and manage the periodic communiqué to hospitals and providers;
Assist with monitoring and management of the Scheme participation and brand reputation at provider groups conferences;
Support in management of divisional budget in line with budget allocation;
Maintain regular and scheduled communication with hospital groups, renal dialysis providers as well as chronic back and neck rehabilitation program providers;
Assist with programme and project management function for the Healthcare Management Division, inclusive of the development, implementation and monitoring provider networks work plans;
Support the Manager: Hospital Relations by coordinating and monitoring all activities related to the Scheme’s Hospital and Renal Dialysis Networks as well as Chronic Back and Neck Rehabilitation Program, inclusive of the management of the Managed Care Organisations that are contracted by the Scheme;
Support other business units with Healthcare Management Division with monitoring the Scheme’s performance against clinical and cost targets; and
Provide Administrative support to the Healthcare Management Division in internal forums.

Qualification requirements are:

At least a 3 year Diploma at NQF level 6 in Office Administration or related field
At least 1-2 years office admin work experience
Experience in provider relations management will be an added advantage
Computer literacy and MS Office skills
Be analytical and have ability to manage priorities
Have ability to work well as part of a team
Be responsible and reliable
Have diligent work ethics with attention to detail
Good written and verbal communications skills
Be a self-starter

Desirable

Have an understanding of medical schemes industry