Provider Network Manager

Job Description
Medilink International in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Provider Network Manager to join their team on a full-time basis.

Purpose:
Develop the medical network at the level of the rounded area by concluding service contracts with International medical service providers and collaborate with the following, but not only: health authorizations, customer relations, OH, TPA and operations department, accounting

Main Responsibilities:

• Implements screening processes for healthcare providers worldwide
• Evaluates the service providers according to the procedures received from the headquarters
• Negotiates and concludes service contracts between providers and the insurance company
• Keeps permanent contact with suppliers, keeps track of their activity, and keeps them up to date with new issues in the network
• Carefully monitors the activity of contracted suppliers and presents proposals for possible corrective actions
• Carefully monitors the evolution of the health services market: providers, services, trends, and changes; from all the geographical regions, and reports to the department manager on these issues
• Implements training programs with a medical and auxiliary staff of service providers - rules and working procedures
• Assists service providers in carrying out the contract with the company
• Assist the Business Development department of Medilink International through details on services provided by the network and system, when needed
• Reports weekly and monthly to the department manager on the activity, according to the procedures
• Keeps in permanent contact with members of the TPA & OH Department of Medilink International, and is actively involved in solving any problems arising in its line of activity (network of suppliers)
• Represents the society in front of the local medical communities and coordinate lobbying actions in these communities
• It is actively involved in the implementation of projects and programs developed by the headquarters.

Requirements
Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Skilful negotiator
• Competent at understanding needs and being persuasive
• Able to take decisions independently following company guidelines
• Able to supervise and train colleagues
• Performance driven
• Transparent and open attitude
• Good knowledge of English (spoken/presented, written and read).

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in sales in the medical field or in health management
• Evidence of a detailed understanding of the market of medical service providers
• Proven experience in coordinating sales in the medical or financial field.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a higher education institution, preferably in the medical field
• Ideally postgraduate studies in health management.

Medilink International:
Medilink International has over two decades of expertise in providing remote area medical services to multinational companies and public sector entities. We operate worldwide serving clients in sectors ranging from the oil and gas extraction industries and infrastructure conglomerates to insurance firms, governmental health services and international NGOs. We have the experience and resources to serve clients worldwide in remote and extreme environments. Our expertise lies in providing integrated, medical support services tailored to the diverse requirements of each client and sector.