Risk Manager at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose of the Dental Risk Manager role


Members of the Health Professional Unit (HPU), Value Based Care (VBC) team are responsible for health Professional risk management. The unit plays a key role in defining and implementing benefit changes and innovations by developing, implementing, and monitoring initiatives that achieve the best possible clinical outcomes with the highest levels of cost efficiency to meet Strategic Risk Management and, Discovery health Objectives.
The Dental Risk Manager in the HPU unit is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating clinical, operational, and regulatory risks related to dental services. The role ensures compliance with healthcare legislation, professional standards, and internal policies to protect patients, clinicians, and the organisation. The Risk Manager leads incident management, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans following adverse events or complaints. They work closely with dental teams, quality, and governance structures to promote a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement. The role also provides risk reporting, training, and expert advice to support safe, high‑quality dental care delivery.


Essential work experience and knowledge required


At least 5 years of Health Funding or Corporate Health Care experience
At least 5 years of Product Modelling and Design experience
At least 5 years' experience leading successful implementation of business initiatives or strategy
3 to 5 years' experience in the health care industry
3 to 4 years clinical training experience
Skilled working with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Understanding of underlying care delivery process
Consulting acumen
Knowledge of Discovery Health products and coding
Strong analytical acumen to be able to develop, guide implementation and track value-based care initiatives and the ability to work collaboratively with analytical teams - advantageous


Education


Medical degree or a degree in Analytics


Skills required


Structured thinking and problem solving
Organized and time management
Collaborative team member
Confidence in doctor and society engagement with the support of the HP engagement team
Flexibility in handling multiple projects simultaneously
Taking initiative and working under own direction; self-starter
Upholding ethics and values; demonstrates integrity
Analytical and financial modelling