Network & Partnerships Manager (Provider Relationship Manager)
Full time @RECRUITTECH posted 2 days ago in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 351
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Experience 5 - 8 Years
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Gender Male Female
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor (B.sc/B.a)
Job Description
Location: Victoria Island (VI), Lagos
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Network & Partnerships Manager (Provider Relationship Manager) to lead the development and management of strategic relationships with specialist physicians, specialist hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building a robust referral and provider network that supports consultations, admissions, and specialist care pathways. This role requires a medically qualified professional who can engage consultant-level specialists as a peer while also demonstrating strong commercial and partnership management capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and expand a network of specialist physicians, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships that support referrals, consultations, admissions, and specialist care services.
- Engage directly with consultant-level specialists and healthcare leaders to establish collaborative relationships.
- Negotiate partnership agreements, service-level arrangements, and commercial terms.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen provider networks and improve patient access to care.
- Maintain strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders and key opinion leaders.
- Monitor provider performance and ensure service quality standards are maintained.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize referral pathways and network utilization.
- Support business growth through strategic provider engagement and partnership development.
Requirements
- MBBS degree (Mandatory).
- Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience.
- At least 2–3 years in a non-clinical role, such as:
- Medical Affairs
- Business Development
- Managed Care (HMO)
- Health Technology
- Hospital Administration/Management
- Established professional network among specialist physicians and healthcare providers developed through clinical practice.
- Strong understanding of healthcare systems, provider networks, and referral management.
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage partnership agreements independently.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially aware with the ability to identify and develop strategic opportunities.
Candidate Profile
- Medical doctor with strong commercial and relationship management capabilities.
- Credible and confident engaging consultant-level specialists and healthcare executives.
- Strategic thinker with excellent networking and partnership development skills.
- Able to balance clinical credibility with business objectives.