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;
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.
The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI
LEGAL CLERK II / ASSISTANT LEGAL CLERK II, | SHA/112/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 1 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
OR
Three (3) years' experience at the grade of Assistant Officer III or in a comparable position in the public service or private sector;
Diploma Certificate in Law from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Key Competencies and Skills
Strong analytical skills
Communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action;
Opening legal files;
Photocopying file documents;
Filing contract and court documents;
Reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action;
opening legal files;
filing contract and court documents;
responding to inquiries regarding specific cases;
facilitating payment of legal fees to the Fund’s external advocates;
serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders;
collaborating with the Legal Officer, monitoring all contracts and leases – Term and Expiry;
Obtaining the Kenya Gazette weekly and perusing, preparing and submitting reports on any matter touching on the Fund.
Preparing a summary of all contracts prepared.
maintaining and updating files systematically and accurately to ensure rapid access and retrieval;
monitoring progress of contract and court cases; and
Maintaining and updating master diary for court cases.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT / HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT OFFICER II | SHA/113/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 1 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
OR
Three (3) years' experience at the grade of Assistant Officer III or in a comparable position in the public service or private sector;
Diploma Certificate in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Handling simple HRM tasks of analytical nature;
Capturing and inputting data in the HR system;
Compiling and updating employees’ records;
Inputting payroll data;
Drafting routine correspondence;
Processing leave applications;
Compiling routine reports;
Processing employee claims;
Verifying and updating employees’ bio-data; and
Verifying staff claims for reimbursement to the employees who have incurred the expenses.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER II/ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT OFFICER II | SHA/114/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 1 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
OR
Three (3) years' experience at the grade of Assistant Officer III or in a comparable position in the public service or private sector;
Diploma Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Key Competencies and Skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Key Responsibilities
Receiving and issuing general supplies and stores;
Raising stores requisitions for replenishment of stock;
Ensuring goods delivered by suppliers are of the right quantity;
Participating in Periodic and Annual stock taking of Stores;
Maintaining stores and inventory records;
Identifying idle and slow-moving stores items;
Issuing Request for Quotations to Suppliers;
Raising local purchase orders (LPOs) and local service orders (LSOs) to suppliers; and
Receiving and processing supplier invoices.
SENIOR DRIVER | SHA/115/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 2 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Nine (9) years cumulative experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or comparable position in the public or private sector;
KCSE mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent;
Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s);
Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
Defensive Driving Certificate from recognized institution;
Refresher Driving course lasting not less than one week from a recognized institution;
Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after one (1) year);
Refresher course in First Aid lasting not less than one (1) week
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Driving the Authority vehicle as authorized;
Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles;
ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
Monitoring and reporting expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles;
Preparing and submitting reports on transport when need arises; and
Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods therein.
DRIVER I | SHA/116/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 49 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) years cumulative experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Driver II or comparable position in the public or private sector;
KCSE mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent;
Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s);
Passed Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers;
Defensive Driving Certificate from recognized institution;
Refresher Driving course lasting not less than one week from a recognized institution;
Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after one (1) year);
Refresher course in First Aid lasting not less than one (1) week
Certificate in computer applications;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key competencies and skills
Analytical skills
Good communication skills
Good Interpersonal skills
Driving the Authority vehicle as authorized;
Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles;
ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
Monitoring and reporting expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles;
Overseeing transport management;
Preparing and submitting reports on transport when need arises; and
Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods therein.
SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT | SHA/117/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 2 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma Certificate in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution;
OR
Nine (9) years’ cumulative work experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Office Assistant I or comparable position in the public or private sector;
At least a mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Key Competencies and Skills
Analytical skills
Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Facilitating hospitality for members of staff, staff meetings and high-level stakeholders’ meetings;
Ensuring orderly arrangement of office equipment/furniture; and dispatching letters.
Prepare meeting venues professionally and timely;
Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
Performing office and messengerial duties.
DRIVER II | SHA/118/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 7 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years’ cumulative work experience at the grade of Driver III or a comparable position in the public or private sector
KCSE mean grade D (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent;
Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
Passed Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers;
Defensive Driving Certificate from recognized institution;
Refresher Driving course lasting not less than one week from a recognized institution;
Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after one (1) year);
Certificate in First Aid lasting not less than one (1) week
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Key Competencies and Skills
Analytical skills
Good communication skills
Good Interpersonal skills
Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.
OFFICE ASSISTANT I | SHA/119/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 7 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) years’ cumulative work experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Office Assistant II or comparable position in the public or private sector;
KCSE mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Key Competencies and Skills
Analytical skills
Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Facilitating hospitality for members of staff, staff meetings and high-level stakeholders’ meetings;
Ensuring orderly arrangement of office equipment/furniture; and dispatching letters.
Prepare meeting venues professionally and timely;
Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
Performing office and messengerial duties.
OFFICE ASSISTANT II | SHA/120/2025 | Application restricted to former NHIF Staff View Details
Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 2 | Deadline: May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years’ cumulative work experience at the grade of Office Assistant III or a comparable position in the public or private sector;
KCSE mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
Key Competencies and Skills
Analytical skills
Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Facilitating hospitality for members of staff, staff meetings and high-level stakeholders’ meetings;
Ensuring orderly arrangement of office equipment/furniture; and dispatching letters.
Prepare meeting venues professionally and timely;
Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment.
Performing office and messengerial duties.