Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery HealthCare Services
DHCS consists of six teams that are supported by dedicated Shared Services, Finances and DHCS Business Support teams. The teams under DHCS are:
Executive Wellness
Corporate Wellness
Health Coaches
Southern Rx Pharmacy and Discovery Medical Suppliers
Home Care
Corporate Clinics
Through its teams, DHCS aims to:
Provide quality care by bridging the gaps in the current market with high quality services
Enhance the member journey through convenience, reduced co-payments and lessening the administrative burden
Realise scheme savings by identifying the opportunities to expand through supply chain and capture value through better procurement and eliminating waste
Brand differentiation by providing members with innovative services that leverage the latest health technology
Job Purpose
To lead, guide and coach a multidisciplinary team of Nurse and administrators to excellence in service, quality and delivery through the Discovery Service Standards.
Principle Accountabilities
Ensure that business objectives are achieved and maintained (TWT, MBR, DPMO)
Responsible for managing performance of permanent staff and contract staff through external providers
Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives
Drive results and solutions through the team
Manage and resolve internal and external queries and escalations
Ensuring the area's compliance in line with ISO 9001-2008 standard and maintain all standard operating procedures
Ensuring overall competence of staff through appropriate training and skills development
Eduction / qualification requirements
Essential:
Matric
Completed tertiary qualification at NQF 6 or higher within a clinical field
Knowledge requirements
Essential:
Working knowledge of MS Office suite
Working knowledge of Discovery Health products
Advantageous:
Project management
Experience requirements
Essential:
At least 6 months leadership experience within an operations environment
Experience in data handling and statistics
Experience in relationship management
Advantageous:
Project management experience
Experience in corporate and or executive wellness
Relationship management with external clients
Skills requirements
Assertiveness and strong communications sills (verbal and written)
Leadership skills
Attention to detail
Time Management
Deadline driven
Ability to handle multiple work items simultaneously
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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