Manager, Contracting and Partnership Management at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 11 January 2024)

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Manager, Contracting and Partnership Management 

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Manager, Contracting and Partnership Management. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to building and leveraging medical and pharmaceutical partnerships, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed towards building medical and pharmaceutical contracts and partnerships for its members.

If you have clear and effective verbal and written communication skills that will not only build our partnerships but will enhance our medical and pharmaceutical contracts, then we are looking for you. In this pivotal role, you will manage RSSB’s medical and pharmaceutical contracts and partners for us to provide seamless services to our members.

Reporting to the Head of Medical Insurance, the Manager, Contracting and Partnership Management will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the awarding process and management of medical and pharmaceutical partnership contracts.

About RSSB 

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the medical and pharmaceutical partnerships need assessment and preparation of related reports.
• Review calls for application to Health Service Provider interested in partnership with RSSB.
• Coordinate the assessment of submitted application files, identify eligible applicants and review related reports.
• Coordinate visits of shortlisted health service providers for technical assessment and ensure related reports are prepared.
• Coordinate negotiation, preparation and signing of partnership contracts with successful applicants.
• Monitor the execution of partnership contracts with Health Service Providers and ensure adherence to contract obligation.
• Coordinate the preparation and the review of eligibility criteria for partnership.
• Lead the elaboration of contracting and partnership management related policies and regulations and follow up their approval.
• Ensure good relationships with potential health facilities and existing partners.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to set rules and regulations.
• Ensure the health service providers and practitioners are registered and align with the rules and regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation of meetings between RSSB and Health Service Providers.
• In collaboration with the Human Capital function, participate in the recruitment, management and evaluation of staff under his/her supervision Lead in the preparation and the implementation of the strategic and annual business work plans and related budgets for the function.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote RSSB image.
• Coordinate the preparation and ensure timely submission of periodic and annual reports of the function as required.
• Perform any other duties related to Contracting and Partnership Management function as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

• Master’s Degree in a Clinical Medicine Field, Pharmacy, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Hospital Management, Health Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or any other relevant field preferably with 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Hospital Management, Health Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or any other relevant field preferably with 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Strong Knowledge of the Pharmacy Industry
• Strong Knowledge of Pharmacy Sector Regulations and Standards
• Strong Knowledge of public health policies
• Strong Background in clinical medicine
• Contract Drafting Skills
• Communication Skills
• Demographic and epidemiological knowledge
• Social Security legislation
• Information sharing
• Risk Management
• Resource Management
• Project Planning & Management

Behavioral Competencies: 

• Client Service Focus
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Proactive and Engaging
• Strong Personality
• Detail oriented
• Result and Data Driven
• Breakthrough Innovation
• Technology Savvy

Additional Information

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by  11 January 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

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