Business Support Administrator

3 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

**Business Unit**:Discovery Health**Function**:Programme & Project Management (Non-Technical)**Date**:26 Feb 2024**About Discovery**
- Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.**About Vitality Health International: Africa**
In 2019, Vitality Health International was founded with the primary goal of consolidating and amplifying Discovery's commitment to global emerging health insurance initiatives. The overarching vision is to become the world's leading global health insurer and a premier provider of health-Insurtech and services. Operating as the African subsidiary, Vitality Health International (Africa) spearheads this vision across the continent. Currently Vitality Health International Africa has established its footprint in seven countries: Mozambique, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania. Shared-value health insurance leverages the best of Discovery’s experience in designing and managing shared-value health insurance across the globe to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives.**Key Purpose**- **Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to**
- Project management for strategic initiatives, tracking BAU risks, actions, decisions, and issues
- Support daily operations and performance of Africa division in Health Insurance, Vitality, and Travel for Treatment
- Compile presentations and speeches for CEO and CSCO
- Collaborate with internal communications for stakeholder awareness
- Conduct detailed research and analysis to contribute to Africa business strategy
- Provide technical input for reporting on key business indicators
- Prepare proposals for strategic partnerships, new business, and products
- Assist in collating reports for executive meetings and provide strategic administrative support
- Map key Discovery Health Employer groups and identify key contacts
- Monitor adherence to SLAs with internal and external partners
- Work with Discovery’s systems development teams for key deliverables and integration objectives
- Monitor budget setting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legislation
- Manage stakeholder relationships, collaborating with internal and external partners
- Oversee strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO and Executive Team
- Maintain up-to-date country insights for Africa region, including competitor and industry intelligence
- Generate technical content articulating the unique product suite and solutions offered by VHI Africa
- Conduct research projects for effective product positioning, differentiation, and thought leadership holders across and the business.

**Personal Attributes and Skills**
- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial self-starter
- Detail-oriented and conscientious
- Reliable and committed to exceeding expectations.
- Strong ability to influence and negotiate across divisions, teams, and external parties.
- Adaptable in dealing with complex issues and transitioning between detail and high-level requirements.
- Solid understanding of business dynamics and strategic challenges
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive-level delivery
- Passion for personal development with a high learning potential
- Commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in ambiguous and changing environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and exposure to various business functions
- Evidence of effective people leadership aligned with Discovery values and culture.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience in healthcare or healthtech environment preferred.
- Proven ability in stakeholder management across private and public sectors
- Exposure to business functions including servicing, operations, project management,
- customer experience, digital/systems/IT, commercial partnerships, business development,
- strategy/R&D, human capital management, and finance.
- Proficient in data visualization and storyboarding for effective communication.
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic with a focus on value-added delivery
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills.

**Education and Experience**

**Education**:

- BA or Bcom/PDBA degree preferred.

**Experience**:

- Experience on the African continent
- Strong project management skills
- Strong administrative skills
- Evidence of strong analytic and communication skills
- At least 3 years’ experience in Discovery and/or at least 3 years relevant professional experience such as management consulting, technical product mar

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