General Manager

For MedNet UAE FZ LLC

As a member of Munich Re the MedNet Group is a leading TPA across the MEA region. We are currently seeking to hire a General Manager who will be in charge of the business operations in the UAE and Oman including but not limited to the following tasks and responsibilities:

YOUR JOB

• In conjunction with the Head of MedNet, contribute to the formulation and implementation of the strategy in the UAE and Oman in line with Munich Re’s vision, mission and corporate objectives
• In conjunction with the Munich Re regional office contribute to developing new reinsurance and TPA business opportunities in the UAE and Oman markets and participate in negotiations with clients
• Oversee the implementation and management of the operating and control procedures of MedNet UAE and Oman to ensure accountability, efficiency and integrity of the operational departments
• Oversee and recommend MedNet UAE and Oman budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget in order to ensure transparency of costs/ revenues as well as identifying areas of unsatisfactory performance and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement
• Lead and manage the maintenance of an extensive medical network and trade contacts to ensure the effective achievement of defined managed health care objectives and optimum customer satisfaction
• Create a healthy and enabling organisation culture and climate so that an environment exists where all employees are able to perform to their full potential and overall business performance is maximised.
• Ensure the effective implementation of organisational change initiatives so that all planned, potential opportunities are capitalised upon and operational efficiency is maintained.
• Maintain a thorough awareness of external economic conditions locally and globally within the health care sector to allow informed decision making concerning the definition of business strategy.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management or equivalent as well as a globally recognised Insurance qualification
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a Third Party Administration (TPA) or insurance company, of which at least 5 years at a senior managerial level in a similar environment
• Thorough understanding of general (health) insurance principles and business models with knowledge about applicable local market laws and regulations
• Business-minded, strategic orientation and conceptual thinking with general management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organisation with fluency in business English; Arabic is an advantage
• Ability to manage a multi-cultural work force with effective coaching and mentoring skills and ability to motivate teams at different levels
• Excellent negotiation problem solving skills
• Strong customer focus

Munich Re is one of the world's leading reinsurance companies with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations around the globe. We are working on topics today that will concern the whole of society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, gene technology or space travel. We find solutions to these challenges through a network of highly qualified professionals who anticipate risks, work on tailor-made solutions and expertly advise our clients. If you want to help shape the future as part of one of our teams, we look forward to hearing from you. You can apply by filling in the online application form .

Munich Re Underwriting Agents (DIFC) Limited
Andrew George
Human Resources
Dubai
UAE
506512

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