African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
Health care + 1 more
Description
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, Nursing, International Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a high-touch client-facing role, ideally within medical tourism, luxury travel/ hospitality, or international patient departments of a hospital.
- Proven track record of managing complex logistics and delivering exceptional customer service to discerning clients
Non-negotiable: A demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and to navigate cross-cultural communication with empathy and professionalism.
Responsibilities
End-to-End Patient Journey Coordination
- Serve as the single point of contact for international patients and their families, guiding them through every stage of their medical journey.
- Coordinate all pre-arrival logistics, including appointment scheduling with relevant specialists, collection of medical records, and preliminary consultations with clinical teams.
- Manage all travel and accommodation arrangements, including visa invitation letters, flight bookings, airport transfers, and hotel/ residence bookings.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive welcome kit and itinerary for each patient, ensuring they have all necessary information before arrival.
Internal Care & Operational Coordination
- Act as the central liaison between the patient and internal hospital departments (clinical teams, billing, admissions, pharmacy, and diagnostic imaging) to ensure flawless execution of the care plan.
- Facilitate clear communication between the patient and clinical staff, ensuring patient needs and preferences are effectively conveyed.
- Proactively identify and resolve any operational issues or delays that may impact the patient’s experience or treatment schedule.
- Oversee the patient’s departure and post-discharge support, including scheduling follow-up appointments, coordinating medication and discharge summaries, and arranging teleconsultations.
Business Development & Partner Support
- Collaborate with the Business Development team to support international referral partners by ensuring their referred patients receive a “white glove” experience.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the patient experience and develop new concierge services or packages that add value and differentiate the hospital.
- Gather feedback from patients and partners to continuously improve service quality and patient satisfaction scores.
- Maintain a deep understanding of AMCE’s clinical offerings to effectively match patient needs with the right medical expertise.
Market Intelligence & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all patient interactions, logistics, and feedback in the hospital’s CRM.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient experience, including response times, satisfaction ratings, and issue resolution.
- Monitor the competitive landscape of medical tourism to identify trends and best practices.
- Prepare regular reports for the Director of Business Development on patient journey metrics and operational challenges.
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