Healthcare Consultant

Healthcare Consultant

Do you posess extensive healthcare (medical aid) experience? Do you have a proven record of achievement as a consultant? Read on!

Aon South Africa is recruiting a Healthcare Consultant in our Employee Benefits department, based on a hybrid basis from our Head Office in Sandton.

The role of a Healthcare Consultant is to handle, service and retain a portfolio of clients by applying company policies and procedures to deliver varied technical and professional activities. The Healthcare Consultant is the primary point of contact for clients, hence fulfilling a critical role in the life cycle of the client.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Being the primary point of contact for clients

Being responsible for client retention and growth of portfolio of clients

Being responsible to ensure that all service level agreements and appointment letters are signed and current and in place

Being responsible for developing healthcare related educational programs, conducting healthcare related training and conducting induction training.

Ensuring that all administrative and regulatory matters relating to each client portfolio is up-to-date and in order.

Being responsible for relevant reports and information and data to all internal and external stakeholders, including executive reports.

Being responsible for dealing with all queries, ex gratia applications, disputes and information required by the client.

Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Responsible for benefit and cost comparisons as required and is able to review and make recommendations on subsidy modelling.

Stays abreast of industry and legislative changes and is able to discuss implications for employers and employees.

Being respondibile for assisting more junior colleagues where applicable

Being responsible for engaging in business development and/or contributing directly or indirectly to all business development efforts in Aon South Africa.

How this opportunity is different

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with an impressive client portfolio, engaging at senior levels. You will also have support and will work collaboratively with our extensive internal network of strategic leaders, brokers and client service delivery teams.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.

• A recognised matric qualification.
• An NQF 5 or equivalent qualification in healthcare/healthcare administration.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree from a reputable tertiary educational institution would be advantageous.
• Registration as a representative with the FSCA in terms of the FAIS act and CMS.
• Accreditation on 8 medical schemes, 3 Gap cover schemes and 3 occupational health products is required.

Knowledge.

• A well-developed knowledge of principles and practices within a technical/professional discipline.
• The ability to analyse data from medical schemes and competently and objectively present the findings to clients.
• The ability to assist senior colleagues in respect of the wellness strategy of clients.
• A good knowledge of policy wordings.

Skills and Attributes.

• Well-developed analytical skills, i.e. problem-solving, potential problem analysis, decision analysis.
• Well-developed ability to work in and contribute to teams constructively.
• Well-developed spoken and written communication skills.
• Well-developed influencing and persuading skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in Excel and Word.

Experience.

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar or related role.
• Extensive healthcare experience.
• A proven record of achievement as a consultant.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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