Deputy Director, Administration Job SHA

Deputy Director, Administration Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 3

Remuneration:

Basic Salary: Kes.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 x 17,115 – 359,538 x 17,987 – 377,525 x 18,870 – 396,395 x 19,817 – 416,212 pa.
House Allowance: Kes 65,000/=, Commuter Allowance: Kes 26,000/=, Entertainment Allowance: Kes 12,500/=

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a Management Level or comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences or Administration/Management from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Social sciences or Administration/Management from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

This cadre is responsible for providing support services in transport logistics, office management, outsourced services, asset inventory, and other related support services to the organization.

Functions: 

• Devising and implementing security procedures and policies.
• Planning of office accommodation/layout to ensure proper usage of space and effective workflow.
• Participating in reviewing and developing procurement policies and procedures for office supplies.
• Facilitating overall general office services.
• Maintaining office equipment and disposing of unserviceable equipment through approved procedures.
• Ensuring general cleanliness.
• Controlling the location and movement of equipment.
• Coordinating security services of the Authority.
• Overseeing maintenance and provision of transport.
• Ensuring organization assets are safeguarded.
• Overseeing provision of transport, logistics, security, and other support services.
• Liaising with stakeholders on security matters.
• Coordinating investigations of all security incidences.
• Recommending rental management; ensuring smooth operations of administrative services.
• Ensuring safe custody and proper handling of the Authority’s vehicles and other resources.

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