The Social Health Authority (SHA) has advertised a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the day-to-day operations of SHA under the guidance of the Board.
Robert Ingasira has been the acting CEO since November 2024 when Elijah Wachira was fired.
The CEO will be responsible for administering the Funds established under the Social Health Insurance Act, developing strategies, and implementing Policies to achieve the Authority’s objectives.
SHA CEO will also represent the Authority in high-level engagements with stakeholders and ensure the Authority’s sustainability through prudent resource management.
The CEO will make sure that government rules on finance and procurement are followed when managing public funds.
These rules, as outlined in the Public Finance Management Act (No. 18 of 2012), will apply to the administration of the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund, and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund.
SHA CEO Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements as stipulated under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023.
1.Be a Kenyan citizen.
2.Has a minimum of a master ‘s degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
3.Has at least ten years’ knowledge and experience in health insurance, health financing, health Economics, healthcare administration or any other relevant field.
4. Must have served in management level for a period of at least five years.
5.Has not been convicted of an offence and is not serving a term of imprisonment.
6.Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies
1.Ability to think strategically and innovatively.
2.Proven intellectual leadership in managing people and financial resources.
3.Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills.
4.Excellent organizational skills and high confidence.
5.Proficiency in Computer application.
6.Negotiation skills.
7.Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills.
8.Excellent organizational skills and highly confidence,
9.Proficiency in Computer application,
10.Negotiation skills.
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Other Required Certificates
Shortlisted applicants shall, in addition to academic qualifications, experience and person specifications referred to herein above, be required to bring the following Clearance Certificates:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Report from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including: a detailed curriculum vitae; copies of academic and professional certificates.; a cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position; and contacts of at least three professional referees.
Applications should be addressed to: The Chairperson, Social Health Authority, P. O Box 30443-00100, Ragati Road, Nairobi.
The applications should be submitted through https://recruitment.sha.go.ke and may be physically delivered to SHA Building, 10th Floor.
Applications must be received by 5.00pm March 20, 2025.
The position attracts a competitive remuneration package as advised by the Salaries & remuneration Commission and a three-year contract, renewable once based on satisfactory.
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