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.
To enhance institutional capacity and deliver on its mandate, SHA Board seeks to recruit visionary, result-driven, and experienced professional for the following positions;

How to submit an application

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelop.

How to submit online applications

  1. Create an account
  2. Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
  3. Click on vacancies tab
  4. On the jobs list, click on view details to access the details of a particular job
  5. At the bottom section of the job's detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Social Health Authority

P. O Box 30443-00100

Ragati Road

NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

  1. A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
  2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
  3. Copies of academic and professional certificates.
  4. Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

  1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  2. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
  3. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  4. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  5. Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CORPORATION SECRETARY/HEAD OF LEGAL SERVICES | SHA/249/2026 | Application open to all View Details

Term Contract | Positions: 1 | Deadline: June 19, 2026, 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Job Term:
Contract
Position Level:
SHA 2
Number of positions:
1
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: 

  1. Holds bachelor’s degree in law from a university recognized in Kenya; 

  2. Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; 

  3. Has at least five years’ experience as a Corporation Secretary or a similar governance role; 

  4. Is a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya; 

  5. Membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK); 

  6. Proficiency in computer applications; and

  7. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE

The Board Management and Legal Services office shall be responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors, advice to the Board and management and ensuring effective and efficient management of contracts agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), as well as compliance with policy, legal and regulatory framework.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  1. Assisting the Chief Executive Officer in providing secretariat services to the Board;

  2. Providing Guidance to the Board on their roles and responsibilities and on matters of governance;

  3. Assisting the Board in Carrying out Board induction and training, Updating the Board and Committee Charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board Evaluation, Governance Audit and Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics;

  4. Ensuring Timely preparation and Circulation of Board and Committee papers and Minutes;

  5. Be the Custodian of the Seal of the Organization and Account to the Board for its use;

  6. Maintaining and updating the register for conflict of interest;

  7. Ensuring Board Members are aware of all the relevant laws affecting the organization;

  8. Ensuring that annual returns are promptly filed with relevant authorities;

  9. Arranging the business of the Board’s meetings, keeping records of the proceedings of the Board and performing other duties as the Board may direct;

  10. Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;

  11. Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Authority in courts or other judicial authorities;

  12. Drafting and reviewing Leases, Contracts, Licensing Frameworks, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the Authority’s policies;

  13. Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;

  14. Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;

  15. Overseeing the implementation of Mwongozo, the Code of Conduct at the Authority; 

  16. Formulating, drafting and facilitating gazettement of declared and suspended facilities, Rules, Regulations and Directives issued by the Authority;

  17. Participating in the formulation and development of the Authority’s Strategic plan including monitoring and evaluating the implementation of work plans relating to the formulation of an enabling legal and regulatory framework aimed at protecting member contributions;

  18. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development, implementation and evaluation of professional legal services; and

  19. Protect SHA rights and privileges and interest in intellectual property and other product innovation(s).

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