Mediclinic

Funder Relations Manager

Mediclinic  •  Stellenbosch, ZA (Hybrid)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa



Closing date: 03/09/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson

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

Mediclinic

About Mediclinic

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a private hospital group operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. We place science at the heart of our care process by striving to provide evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates 53 private hospitals and five day clinics throughout South Africa and three hospitals in Namibia with more than 8 000 beds in total.

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a wholly owned subsidiary of the international private healthcare group Mediclinic International PLC, listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange) with a secondary listing on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) and the NSX (Namibian Stock Exchange).

Mediclinic International comprises 78 hospitals, five sub-acute hospitals, 13 day case clinics and 21 outpatient clinics. Hirslanden operates 18 hospitals, two day case clinics and three outpatient clinics in Switzerland with more than 1 900 inpatient beds; Mediclinic Southern Africa operates 53 hospitals, five sub-acute hospitals and nine day case clinics with more than 8 500 inpatient beds; and Mediclinic Middle East operates seven hospitals, two day case clinics and 18 outpatient clinics with more than 900 inpatient beds in the United Arab Emirates.

Mediclinic also holds a 29.9% interest in Spire Healthcare Group plc, a leading private healthcare group based in the United Kingdom and listed on the LSE.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stellenbosch, ZA
Year Founded
1983
Website
mediclinic.com
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