Funder Relations Manager - Hybrid - Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT: A medical Institution is looking for a Funder Relations Manager 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 their reputation while mitigating risks. DUTIES: 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 the group relating to funder contracts Monitor and evaluate industry developments and changes, and their potential impact on the business e 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 environment within which the group operates REQUIREMENTS: Essential Education: 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role; Private healthcare/hospital 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 Desired Skills: Funder Relations Manager