Assistant Director, Fund Management Job SHA

Assistant Director, Fund Management Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 4

Remuneration:

Kes.200,204 x 10,014 – 210,218 x 10,511 – 220,729 x 11,032 – 231,761 x 11,587 – 243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 pa.

Allowances:
House: Kes 55,000/=
Commuter: Kes 22,000/=
Entertainment: Kes 6,250/=
Leave: Kes 20,000/=

Number of positions: 2

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must be at the level of Principal Fund Management Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration (Finance option), Business Management (Finance option), Finance, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option), Business Management (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the preparation of budgets for Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and Emergency, Chronic Diseases, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCF) services.
• Controlling expenditure commitments at the Department.
• Analysing and scrutinizing expenditure proposals, and ensuring expenditures are within voted allocations.
• Initiating proposals seeking funds for additional expenditure.
• Analysing project proposals and budget estimates, and monitoring commitments for recurrent, development, and donor funds.
• Undertaking risk analysis in budget management and forecasting expenditure.
• Prioritizing projects and activities for financial allocations.
• Providing accurate and timely management financial reports and business performance data.
• Reviewing final accounts of the PHF and ensuring general ledgers are maintained and updated.
• Facilitating timely and accurate reports and their distribution to appropriate users.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts.
• Ensuring safe custody of financial records and other accountable documents related to the funds.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

How to submit online applications

• Create an account
• Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
• Click on the vacancies tab
• On the jobs list, click on View Details to access the details of a particular job
• At the bottom section of the job’s detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• 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 a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Apply by 19th August, 2025 by 5.00P.M