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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysHCMC

Training on Healthcare Contract Management

Master healthcare contract management. Our training empowers you to navigate complex healthcare contracts, ensure compliance, and optimize patient care delivery.  

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course equips healthcare administrators, procurement officers, and legal professionals with the expertise to manage healthcare contracts effectively. Covering the full lifecycle of contracts including drafting, negotiation, compliance, risk management, and vendor performance—participants will learn practical approaches to optimize contract outcomes and ensure regulatory adherence in the healthcare sector. Case studies and practical exercises enhance real-world application.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Healthcare Administrators and Managers

  • Procurement and Contract Officers

  • Legal and Compliance Professionals in healthcare

  • Risk and Vendor Management Officers

  • Professionals overseeing healthcare service agreements and supplier contracts

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and lifecycle of healthcare contracts

  • Develop skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating healthcare agreements

  • Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations

  • Monitor vendor performance and manage contractual obligations effectively

  • Apply lessons learned to enhance future contract management processes

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare Contract Management

  • Overview of healthcare contracts and agreements
  • Key legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements
  • Types of healthcare contracts: service, procurement, partnership agreements
  • Case Study: Analysis of a failed hospital vendor contract
  • Practical Exercise: Identify key clauses in sample healthcare contracts

Module 2: Drafting and Negotiation Strategies

  • Structuring clear and compliant healthcare contracts
  • Negotiation techniques tailored to healthcare procurement
  • Incorporating SLAs, service standards, and compliance clauses
  • Case Study: Successful negotiation of a medical equipment supply contract
  • Practical Exercise: Draft a sample contract clause for a healthcare service

Module 3: Risk and Compliance Management

  • Identifying and mitigating contractual risks in healthcare
  • Compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
  • Addressing legal challenges in healthcare contracting
  • Case Study: Managing risk in a clinical services outsourcing contract
  • Practical Exercise: Conduct a risk assessment for a healthcare contract

Module 4: Vendor and Performance Management

  • Monitoring vendor performance and service delivery
  • Evaluating KPIs and contract performance metrics
  • Handling disputes, changes, and escalations
  • Case Study: Vendor performance management in a hospital network
  • Practical Exercise: Prepare a vendor performance review template

Module 5: Contract Closeout and Continuous Improvement

  • Procedures for contract closeout and documentation
  • Lessons learned and knowledge transfer for future contracts
  • Continuous improvement in healthcare contract management
  • Case Study: Post-contract evaluation in a healthcare partnership
  • Practical Exercise: Develop a contract closeout checklist
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact:

  • Improved IT contract compliance and risk management

  • Optimized vendor relationships and procurement outcomes

  • Reduced legal disputes and associated costs

Individual Impact:

  • Mastery of IT contract negotiation, drafting, and management

  • Enhanced ability to assess and mitigate contract risks

  • Increased confidence in vendor performance monitoring and reporting

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

The goal is to equip you with the skills to effectively manage healthcare contracts. You'll learn to navigate complex regulations, ensure compliance, and optimize financial outcomes for your organization.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Healthcare Contract Management in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.