Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 03, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

REF: NHIF/DBPM/002/23

JOB PURPOSE/PROFILE
The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible to the Board of Management for providing strategic leadership in operational, financial and management of the Fund through development and implementation of Strategic plan and effective management of resources to achieve overall mandate.

Job Summary
• The chief executive officer shall, subject to the directions of the Board, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Fund to deliver on its mandate as per the NHIF Act;
• Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions, and policies;
• Promotes the Funds corporate image and foster positive engagement with stakeholders;
• Provide leadership in development and implementation of the Funds strategic plan and business plans.
• Formulate, implement and review policies, strategies, guidelines, and standards of the Fund;
• Oversees the operational and financial management of the Fund and reporting to the Board
• Liaises with the Board in ensuring fulfillment of the Governance function.
• Serve as the link between the Board and the Management.
• Provide regular, thorough, and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial, and administrative matters.
• Advise the Board on the performance of the Fund and all matters relating to the Fund’s strategy;
• The chief executive officer shall be an ex-officio member of the Board. Working with the Board to provide coherent leadership to the Fund.
• Ensure that the Fund has an effective management structure including succession plans.
• Establish, direct and manage the NHIF’s managerial, financial, and operational systems, procedures, and controls to ensure that they are professional, workable, and sustainable to enhance value;
• Foster a conducive corporate culture that promotes strong ethical practices, good governance, and employee satisfaction;
• Promote values and principles as spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the Fund;
• Any other responsibilities as the Board may determine from time to time to be necessary to achieve Fund’s objectives.

Recognized Qualifications
The NHIF Act stipulates that a person is qualified for appointment as a chief executive officer if the person –
• has at least a master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• has at least ten (10) years' experience at a senior management level with skills in health insurance, health financing, financial management, health economics, healthcare, administration, law or business administration.
• has a Certificate in Corporate Governance/leadership from a recognized institution.
• demonstrates a clear understanding of the NHF Act and all other regulations affecting the Fund
• be a member of a professional body in good standing; and
• meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Key Competencies & Skills
• successful candidate must demonstrate.
• Strong strategic Leadership skills
• Customer Centricity
• Business Transformation/Turnaround
• Financial and Investment Risk
• Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management
• People, Culture and Change Management
• Proficiency in Computer Applications


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should submit soft copy applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, national identification cards and any other relevant supporting documents (as pdf attachments) to email address Topmanagementrecruit@nhif.or.ke  and hard copy applications clearly marked with the reference of the position applied for should be dropped in a box located on 10th floor, NHIF Headquarters not later than 26th April,2023.
Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman, Board of Directors
National Health Insurance Fund
P.O. Box 30443-00100
NAIROBI

Shortlisted candidates must submit certificates of compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), the Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC), the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI).


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