Website AfroCentric Group
AfroCentric Investment Corporation Limited ("AfroCentric”) is a black-owned, investment holding company which is substantially invested in healthcare. AfroCentric was established in 2008 and is listed in the healthcare sector on the JSE. Through its operating subsidiaries, AfroCentric provides… read more health administration and health risk management solutions to the healthcare funding industry. In addition, AfroCentric provides a range of complementary services to its traditional medical scheme clients as well as a portfolio of healthcare-related enterprises. These services include IT solutions, transactional switching and specialised disease management. AfroCentric acquired a 100% interest in Pharmacy Direct, a courier pharmacy; 100% of Curasana, a pharmaceutical wholesaler; and a 26% stake in Activo Health, a southern African distributor of generic medicines as well as complementary nutraceutical products effective 1 August 2015. These acquisitions should not only improve the Group’s earnings, but will provide greater access to the wider healthcare delivery value chain and greater visibility in the relevant markets. Sanlam Limited concluded its acquisition of a 28.7% stake in ACT Healthcare Assets, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, subsequent to year-end. This strategic alliance with one of the country’s foremost financial institutions will enhance the Group’s marketing and distribution initiatives and position certain divisions within the Group on an improved growth path. Growth and diversification outside South Africa has always been a strategic imperative. Medscheme has a presence in Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Kenya and Zimbabwe, and through its business process outsourcing centre in Mauritius provides services to several large European and UK-based health insurance companies. AfroCentric seeks to invest in related businesses that demonstrate prospects for growth, while contributing to the sustainable health and welfare of South African communities. Medscheme is the Group’s largest subsidiary and is one of South Africa’s largest medical scheme administrators and managed care providers. Founded over four decades ago, Medscheme has more than 3.2 million lives under management through its 15 client medical schemes in South Africa. It is the largest black-owned medical scheme administrator, with a national footprint of 16 offices in all the major centres in South Africa, employing over 3 000 staff. In striving to achieve its vision of "facilitating the delivery of sustainable healthcare services” AfroCentric continues to provide the healthcare sector with practical strategies for expanding the membership of its medical scheme clients, and new initiatives that promote more efficient and effective patient care and treatment management. Florida North, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Position Purpose
Join the dynamic Medscheme Health Professionals Strategy Unit—a team committed to advancing care quality, improving efficiency, and expanding access across all AfroCentric Medscheme-administered medical schemes through a range of innovative Healthcare Provider-focused Initiatives and Programs.
In this role, you will support the Product Owner in shaping strategy, designing impactful product experiences, and collaborating across teams—specifically within the area of Family Practice Network Management. Your focus will be on supporting and implementing strategic programs that promote high-quality, appropriate care within, among other, the Family Practice environment.
This opportunity is ideally suited for a Medical Doctor in the early stages of their career, with experience in Family Practice and a passion for effecting meaningful change within the private healthcare sector by transitioning from clinical care to clinical management. A strong interest in Healthcare Administration, Governance, Program Implementation, and Leadership will be of value.
The ideal candidate should be confident and capable in leading meetings, chairing discussions, and engaging with both internal teams and external healthcare providers. Strong written communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools—like PowerPoint and Excel—for preparing presentations, reports, and analytical summaries. One should demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, grow, and continuously expand their professional skill set in a dynamic and evolving managed care environment.
Key Accountabilities
Driving Care-Quality and Efficiency Initiatives Within Family Practice Networks
Supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality and performance measurement tools for family practitioners.
Collaborating with internal teams, including actuarial analytics and operations, to ensure clinical relevance and alignment with strategic goals.
Acting as a liaison between the organization and healthcare providers, managing clinical queries and providing guidance on quality improvement initiatives.
Leading and overseeing processes that evaluate and support practice-level performance enhancements.
Engaging regularly with network providers through various channels to promote best practices and support the broader outcomes management strategy.
Leading the Family Practitioner Peer Mentorship Outreach Program
Lead and manage the Family Practice Peer Mentorship Outreach Program, including strategy, rollout, and relationship coordination.
Identify and engage Family Practices who may benefit from mentorship based on performance insights. Monitor outcomes and assess the impact of mentorship on clinical quality and network alignment.
Support the Product Owner in identifying, developing, and implementing initiatives and programs related to Family Practice, Value-Based Care, and Primary Care Delivery within the managed care environment.
Qualification and Experience
Experience
4 – 8 years’ experience including:
Experience as Medical Doctor in General Practice in the Private Healthcare Sector.
Experience in the Private Healthcare Industry as a whole.
Leadership and Management Experience, healthcare, or non-healthcare related.
Strategic thinking.
Qualifications
Relevant medical degree – MBCHB
Knowledge:
Health legislation and regulatory
Health Care Industry
Knowledge, application and improvement of policies and procedures
Skill:
Action Orientated
Manage Complexity
Encourage Engagement
Demonstrates self-awareness
Purpose driven focus
Empathetic
Highly self-motivated and directed
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Project Management
Quality driven
Analytical skills
Coaching skills
Computer Technology Skills
Microsoft Suite
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
Active Listening skills
Interpersonal Skills
Attention to detail
Collaborative skills
Accountability
Mechanical Thinking
Ability to build trust
Receptive to feedback
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