Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve 12 years relevant work experience, three 3 of which must have been at the grade of Principal Provider Management Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Business, Medicine, Social Science, or Pharmacy or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership in the relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
• A valid practicing licence where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and coordinating the implementation of policies and strategies for assessing and onboarding healthcare providers HCPs.
• Advising on necessary reviews of the SHI Act and proposing amendments aligned with the evolving business environment and quality standards.
• Spearheading forums for engaging healthcare providers to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
• Ensuring the empanelment of overseas HCPs to expand service accessibility, in consultation with Supply Chain Management and Legal Services.
• Overseeing the implementation of the Kenya Quality Model of Health KQMH in empanelled healthcare providers to uphold quality standards.
• Preparing concept papers, Board papers, periodic progress reports, and annual reports detailing departmental achievements.
• Developing strategies for awarding healthcare providers who deliver quality services and sanctioning those that fail to meet standards.