Deputy Director, Funds Management at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Fund Management or comparable.
• Master’s degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Business Management, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by KASNEB or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

• Funds and Management Officers are responsible for ensuring the Authority's financial resources are collected and managed prudently, accountably, and transparently to achieve effectiveness, economy, and efficiency, and maintaining a financial management system for accurate and reliable accounts useful for management decisions and statutory reporting.

Functions: 

• Advising the Director of Funds & Financial Management on the strategic direction of funds.
• Coordinating annual estimates and overall budget preparation for all Funds under SHA.
• Preparing and reviewing annual work plans for the funds.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of reforms in budget processes for the funds.
• Liaising with the exchequer and Parent Ministry to ensure timely and complete disbursements of budget allocations.
• Monitoring and reviewing financial and physical implementation of Fund-related projects and programs.
• Ensuring accurate maintenance of Fund accounts records and adherence to approved financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinating responses to queries raised in audit management reports/letters for all Funds.
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual accounts for all Funds.
• Ensuring the maintenance and regular updating of general ledgers and financial systems.
• Ensuring timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial reports.
• Identifying deficits/gaps in Funding in collaboration with Planning and Linkages and recommending priority areas.
• Implementing financial management and accounting regulations, systems, and procedures as per the PFMA.
• Ensuring prudent financial management in the Fund.
• Ensuring the Funds’ assets and liabilities are safeguarded and recorded correctly.
• Ensuring the verification of claims received from the claims management office based on prescribed tariffs, verified claims, and benefit package.
• Overseeing the payment of health providers and health facilities for quality health services.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.