Deputy Director, Benefits Management Job SHA

Deputy Director, Benefits Management 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 at Assistant Director, Benefits Management Officer or comparable. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce, Business Administration, Risk Management, Insurance, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Insurance or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Membership with a relevant professional body, where applicable and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership courses lasting at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

The role of an actuary (within this cadre) is to provide independent advice on the financial risks facing an insurer; and determine profitability and sustainability of coverage of policies. The primary responsibility is to assess and manage the financial risks associated with reinsurance contracts and portfolios.

Functions: 

• Ensuring strategic and operational planning for Health Benefits management, risk assessments, and monitoring performance against strategic objectives in collaboration with other departments.
• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing policies and strategies for effective and efficient Health Benefits management in collaboration with other departments.
• Coordinating strategic purchasing of prescribed benefit packages in close collaboration with the Directorate of Fund Management and other departments, ensuring efficiency, equity, and cost-effectiveness in service delivery.
• Collaborating with the Health Benefits Package & Tariffs Advisory Panel in evidence-based designing, reviewing, and updating of Benefit packages and Tariffs.
• Coordinating the implementation of prescribed Benefits packages and Tariffs under the Primary Healthcare Fund (for levels 2, 3, and select 4 providers/facilities), Social Health Insurance Fund (for levels 4, 5, and 6 providers/facilities), and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (for levels 2-6 facilities/providers).
• Analyzing the cost-effectiveness, affordability, and budget impact of health benefit offerings and recommending optimizations to maintain sustainability.
• Collaborating with the Benefit Package & Tariffs Advisory Panel to ensure transparent and inclusive design, review, and implementation processes for benefits packages and tariffs through stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing effective implementation and continuous improvement of Benefits and Tariffs management information systems, ensuring they support efficient operations and member satisfaction.
• Providing guidance in collecting and analyzing data for purposes of health Benefits management in collaboration with other departments.
• Ensuring preparation of reports on Benefits Management.
• Establishing, implementing, and reviewing robust internal controls to safeguard the sustainability, affordability, and integrity of benefits packages for all stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with local and international standards in Benefits Management (as prescribed in the Act), fostering alignment with globally recognized best practices and enhancing the Authority’s reputation.
• Overseeing development and execution of policies and strategies for business process re-engineering, driving innovation and efficiency in Benefits Management.
• Overseeing provision of expert guidance in Benefits management on reviewing and amending the Social Health Insurance Act, ensuring responsiveness to the evolving healthcare landscape and adherence to quality standards.

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