Company Description The SEKEM Group, founded in 1977, is a leading producer, processor, and marketer of organic and biodynamic groceries, dried foods, textiles, and natural pharmaceuticals in Egypt, the wider Arab region, and international markets. Organized as a holding company with multiple firms and a strong NGO branch, SEKEM integrates economic success with social and cultural development. Through its NGOs, SEKEM supports scientific, cultural, and social initiatives focused on human development, including a school, vocational training center, and medical clinic. The Group introduced biodynamic farming to the Arab region and continues to promote it via the Egyptian Biodynamic Society (EBDA) and the Centre for Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE). With over 800 associated farms and more than 2,000 employees, SEKEM is a national market leader in herbal teas and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Role Description The Experienced Approval Doctor – Health Insurance will be responsible for reviewing and approving medical treatment requests and insurance claims in alignment with SEKEM’s healthcare policies and insurer agreements. This on-site, full-time role, based in Cairo, Egypt, includes assessing medical necessity, verifying documentation, and ensuring compliance with health insurance guidelines and regulatory standards. The role involves close collaboration with physicians, medical staff, insurance representatives, and internal finance teams to clarify clinical information and support accurate, timely approvals. The Approval Doctor will also provide guidance on coverage limitations, contribute to the optimization of medical cost management, and help refine internal procedures for claim review. Ongoing responsibilities may include participating in audits, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medical protocols and insurance regulations, and supporting continuous improvement of SEKEM’s medical services.
Qualifications
- Strong medical expertise with a valid medical degree and license, preferably with experience in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related clinical specialty.
- Proven experience in health insurance approval, medical claims review, or utilization management, with solid understanding of medical coding, coverage policies, and cost-containment principles.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess medical necessity and interpret clinical documentation accurately.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with healthcare professionals, insurance representatives, and administrative teams.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ethical mindset and commitment to patient-centered care, aligned with SEKEM’s social and human development mission.
- Proficiency in relevant medical and insurance software systems; ability to document decisions clearly and maintain accurate records.
- Fluency in Arabic; good command of English is highly beneficial.