Assistant Director, Fund Management - 2 Posts at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

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.