SHA Announces Job Vacancies For 8 Positions; How To Apply
The positions set to be filled span across Human Resource Management, Administration, Corporate Communications, Finance and Legal Services, among others.
Marvin Chege 
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced job opportunities for eight positions in the authority, amidst reforms at the new health insurance authority in response to public scepticism about its feasibility.
SHA in a notice on Thursday, April 24, revealed that the positions set to be filled span across Human Resource Management, Administration, Corporate Communications, Finance and Legal Services, among others.
"The Social Health Authority (SHA) is a State Corporation established under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 and mandated to provide financial risk protection for Kenyan residents by facilitating equitable access to quality healthcare. SHA is responsible for administering the Social Health Insurance Fund, Primary Healthcare Fund, and Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund in collaboration with stakeholders," read the notice in part.
Elderly persons from Arujo register for the Social Health Authority (SHA) at Arujo Location Chiefs camp in Homa Bay Town on March 5, 2025. /BUSINESS DAILY
"To enhance institutional capacity and deliver on its mandate, the SHA Board seeks to recruit visionary, result-driven, and experienced professionals for the following positions."
SHA has announced openings for several high-level roles, including Deputy Directors in Human Resource Management and Development, Administration, Corporate Communications, and Finance and Accounts.
They're also hiring two Assistant Directors for Legal Services and two more for Claims and Case Management.
Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet the standards set out in Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution. This means providing valid and up-to-date documents that include a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), a Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and a Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate.
Also required are an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Certificate and a report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
How To Apply
Applicants are required to send in their applications along with a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the role, and contact details for at least three professional referees.
According to SHA, job descriptions for the vacancies can be accessed through https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/.
The applications should be addressed to: The Chairperson, Social Health Authority, P.O. Box 30443-00100, Ragati Road, Nairobi.
Applicants can either submit the applications through https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically deliver them to the Social Health Authority Building, 10th Floor. The deadline for the applications is May 15, 2025.
This comes after former Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dr Mercy Mwangangi was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SHA.
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale announced this on Friday, April 11, in a statement. "The Ministry of Health wishes to announce the appointment of Dr. Mercy Mwangangi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority," the statement read in part.
Mwangangi was one of 15 candidates who made the shortlist for the position. Other contenders included Kennedy Odhiambo Akello, Robert Mbarani Ingasira, Robert Eloto Abok, Dr. Serem Kimutai Edward, and Wario Boru Tore. Also in the running were Dr. Agrippina Njoki Fernandes, Abdullahi Sheikh Abdirahman, Dr. Musa Nyandusi Lwegado, Dr. Samson Kuhora Kairang’a, Dinah Jemelly Kirwa, and Kandie Ng’ochoch.
The CEO position at SHA became vacant after Elijah Wachira was suspended. He held the role up until November 2024. "This is to inform you of the Resolution of the Board to appoint Mr. Robert Ingasira as Acting Chief Executive Officer, SHA and NHIF, effective immediately, as Mr. Elijah Wachira proceeds on Compulsory Leave," the memo read.
