Funder Relations Manager
- Function
- Head Office
- Facility
- Life Nkanyisa | Head office
- Position
- Funder Relations Manager
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Funder Relations Manager, based at Life Head Office, reporting to Funder Relations & Health Policy Executive, SA. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the negotiation process with key funders and to contribute to the overall group strategy. The incumbent will also be responsible for the development and delivery of the business agenda in respect of reimbursement models and to support growth initiatives for the group.
- Critical Outputs
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Funders:
Management of Funder Stakeholders, through:
- Participating in yearly tariff negotiations
- Gaining an understanding of the Discovery contract
- Participating in the annual Discovery negotiation process
- Building a business relationship with key Discovery management
- Understanding the preferred network arrangements which exist in the industry, reviewing the LHC arrangements and understanding where there are opportunities and where we are at risk.
- Leading the development of innovative products and reimbursement models
Strategy:
Delivery of strategy, through:
- Participating in the development of strategy
- Participating in the communication roll-out of the strategy
- Providing support on business growth initiatives by assisting the team with key aspects
- Involvement in strategic projects. At this stage the projects include:
- Developing new, innovative clinical reimbursement models
- Contributing to the rolling out the Hospital efficiency program
- Requirements
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- Ideally a qualified CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
- 10 years relevant experience
- Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
- Research oriented
- Computer proficiency
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- careers@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.