Reporting to the Deputy Director, Quality Assurance and Contracting, the Manager, Quality Assurance will assume responsibility for the management of the quality assurance process in all accredited healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the formulation of the Fund’s strategic plan and policies, develop and administer the section’s work plan and budget;
• Initiate the review of the NHIF Act and advise on necessary amendments to improve quality of healthcare and member access to accredited healthcare facilities;
• Conduct regular surveillance of the quality assurance process in all accredited healthcare facilities to ensure adherence to established specifications and norms;
• Review, develop and improve clinical survey systems, procedures and tools;
• Monitor and evaluate the efficacy of Health Management Information System and advise on improvements to produce real-time and reliable data and information to support NHIF decisions;
• Implement the international disease code in the operating ICT systems;
• Set, monitor and evaluate performance targets for staff in the division in line with the strategic plan;
• Guide, coach and supervise direct reportees to ensure high performance, discipline, team spirit and effective succession planning;
• Participate in meetings of Stakeholders and Management as necessary;
• Prepare and present performance reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing or other clinical related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management or other related field.

Professional Qualifications:

• Diploma in Insurance/Quality Management/Quality Assurance or other related field.
• Membership to the relevant professional body

Experience:

• At least six (6) years’ experience in Quality management with three (3) years at managerial level.

Skills and competencies:

• Conversant with the International Quality Standards in healthcare and insurance fund management.
• Analytical/creative mind and strong data analysis skills.
• Project management.
• Ability to develop and coordinate programs, SOPS and workflows.
• Management, organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through team work.
• Decision making ability to drive change and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Customer care skills.

The Candidates

Candidates applying for the roles should be holders of at least a relevant Master’s degree with the requisite working experience. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate integrity and strategic thinking, be results oriented, be creative and innovative and committed to NHIF’s vision, mission and core values.

All shortlisted candidates must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. In this regard, the candidates should obtain clearance certificates from:

1. Kenya Revenue Authority.
2. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
3. Criminal Investigation Department.
4. Higher Education Loans Board.
5. A Credit Reference Bureau.

How to apply

For full details on each position including qualifications and experience, please visit NHIF Website

on http://www.nhif.or.ke  and send your applications to  careers@goaladvisory.com or send by post or hand deliver to:

The Director,

Goal Advisory (A) Ltd

1st Floor, Centro House, Ring Road, Westlands,

P O Box 14426-00100, Nairobi,

Kenya.

Your application should reach us by 30th January 2017

NHIF is an equal opportunity employer.  While applying, please quote the title and reference of the position and include day and evening telephone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.