Project Manager Medical Provider Management Africa

Client of Talentmate

Responsibilities

What you do :

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive planning and delivery of workstreams of regional projects in Africa, working in close collaboration with the Regional Head of MPM MEA, Local Medical Provider Managers and Head of Central Provider Management & Governance plus MPM central teams, in support of MPM s strategic ambition and AzP growth initiatives.
• Collaboration with wider MPM function and other stakeholders across the business
• Review and oversee the expansion and optimization project of the medical provider network across Africa, ensuring the right balance between quality, cost-efficiency, and service coverage.
• Lead initiatives to enhance existing network agreements and identify opportunities for new provider partnerships.
• Implement strategies to streamline network operations, reconciliations, provider payments and improve provider relationships.
• Support the implementation of objectives and drive the strategy set by the MPM.
• Data Review & Reporting
  
  
  • Utilize data and analytics to assess network performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), challenges, and opportunities.
  • Drive decision-making through data insights to optimize provider pricing models and service delivery.
  • Develop and support delivery of regular (weekly / monthly) dashboards and reporting on delivery against plan to MPM senior management, plus client reports when required
  • Ensure effective governance exists across the function to include reporting, regular standups, steering committees, and GEC/board level updates when required
    
    
  Regulatory Compliance
  
  
  • Ensure the medical network is compliant with local regulations, healthcare standards, and legal requirements across various African countries and escalate to regional MPM as needed
    
    
  Requirements
  
  What you bring :
  
  
  • To be successful in this position you will need to have the following skills/ experience:
  • Deep understanding of Africangeography local industry knowledge healthcare systems, medical networks, and regulations.
  • Strong communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-country projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Bachelor s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.
  • 3-5 years proven experience in project management, preferably in insurance / financial services industry
  • Knowledge of health insurance / travel insurance / medical assistance / third party administration preferable
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across departments and manage cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Physically fit to carry out duties.
  • Logical thinking mind set and ability to solve problems
  • Strong communication (verbal & written), presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in written and verbal English and Arabic; other languages are an advantage
  • Analytical skills:Data-driven decision-making skills and financial acumen
  • Able to use a range of standard (Microsoft Office) and non-standard IT applications to support and enhance the work;
  • Legally permitted to work in the country of operations
  • Flexibility and can work autonomously
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally and stay in different countries as needed for project execution
  • Languages: Proficiency in English and French (additional languages spoken across Africa are a plus) and Arabic preferable
  • Travel: Willingness to travel across Africa as required.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • High level of adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments
    
    
  The position reports to Head of Networks MEA
  
  Location : dubai