About this role
Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa Closing date: 03/09/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Marlyn Donny Foster Reference number: 73024 Workplace Type: Hybrid Permanent Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To ensure that the organisation’s strategic objectives and obligations as it pertains to funders and relevant stakeholders are met through effective negotiations, strategic relationship management and business development that grows the business and strengthens Mediclinic’s reputation while mitigating risks KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Funder relations management Negotiate commercial terms with funders Establish and maintain mutually beneficial strategic business relationships Identify new business development within existing business structures / partnerships Identify and manage risks to Mediclinic relating to funder contracts Monitor and evaluate industry developments and changes, and their potential impact on the business environment within which Mediclinic operates REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role; Private healthcare/hospital experience REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role; private healthcare / hospital experience DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years' relevant experience; relevant medical scheme/ private hospital industry experience; negotiation and sales REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Funder environment, including third party arrangements and the associated complexities relating to tariff negotiations, benefit design and network development Financial acumen Understanding of operations of a hospital as a business entity Negotiation and conflict management Myriad tariff structures, including Alternative Reimbursement Models Presentation skills Legislation that may have a bearing on the Healthcare industry (e.g. National Health Act, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, and Consumer Protection Act, etc.) Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Relevant Namibian legislation (including but not limited to Medical Aid Funds Act (Namfisa), Competition Act and MVA Fund Act) Healthcare industry All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements. Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile