Job Description
Job Purpose
- The Provider Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining a high-quality network of healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, pharmacies, and specialists) within Benin City and surrounding areas in Edo State.
- The role ensures that enrollees of the HMO receive accessible, quality, and cost-effective healthcare services while maintaining strong provider relationships, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Provider Network Development & Management:
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new healthcare providers to expand and strengthen the HMO’s provider network in Benin and Edo State.
- Conduct facility assessments and due diligence visits to evaluate capacity, quality standards, and suitability.
- Negotiate and manage provider service agreements, tariffs, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Maintain an up-to-date provider directory and ensure accurate mapping of facilities on the HMO’s systems.
Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the HMO and healthcare providers in the region.
- Build and sustain strong, professional relationships with hospital management, medical directors, and key clinical staff.
- Conduct regular provider engagement meetings, feedback sessions, and performance reviews.
- Resolve provider-related issues, complaints, and disputes promptly and professionally.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Monitor provider performance against agreed quality metrics, clinical standards, and HMO guidelines.
- Ensure all providers comply with National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) requirements and internal HMO policies.
- Coordinate provider credentialing, re-credentialing, and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Conduct periodic audits and facility inspections to ensure standards are maintained.
Claims & Operational Support:
- Work closely with the Claims and Authorization teams to address claim-related queries and reduce rejections.
- Facilitate smooth authorization processes and ensure providers understand the HMO’s clinical guidelines and benefit packages.
- Support the resolution of enrollee complaints related to provider service delivery.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare regular reports on network performance, provider utilization, quality indicators, and expansion progress.
- Analyze provider data to identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Provide insights and recommendations to management on network strategy in the Benin/Edo region.
Other Duties:
- Support regional marketing and enrollee education activities as required.
- Represent the HMO at relevant stakeholder meetings and industry events in the region.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Growth and retention of active providers in the network
- Provider satisfaction and engagement levels
- Reduction in provider-related complaints and claim disputes
- Compliance rate of providers with quality and contractual standards
- Timely submission of accurate network reports.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Healthcare Management is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in healthcare, HMO operations, hospital administration, or provider relations.
- Prior experience working with Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) or in a managed care environment is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian healthcare system, NHIA guidelines, and provider contracting practices.
- Experience managing relationships with hospitals and healthcare facilities in Edo State or the South-South region is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and contract management abilities
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and healthcare information systems
- Willingness to travel within Edo State and occasionally to other locations.