Health Plans Program Manager based in Nairobi

PharmAccess is dedicated to improve access to quality health care in Africa for low-income groups by strengthening the private healthcare sector. In most developing countries the public sector is unable to meet the growing demand for health care of its people. Therefore, 50% of the people turn to the private sector instead, paying for health care out-of-pocket, since insurance does almost not exist. Too often this leads to catastrophic health expenses.

PharmAccess and its related foundations mobilize public and private resources for the benefit of doctors and patients through insurance (Health Insurance Fund), loans to doctors (Medical Credit Fund), clinical standards (SafeCare), private investments (Investment Fund for Health in Africa) and impact research (Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development). Together, this group of organizations serves the purpose of making good health care accessible to everyone in Africa, leading to healthier populations and social and economic development.

PharmAccess is the implementing partner of the Health Insurance Fund which is a foundation based in the Netherlands that supports private health insurance to low-income groups in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2006, the Fund received a 100 million euro grant from the Dutch government to set up community health insurance schemes in four countries in Africa.

Since 2007, PharmAccess has initiated 2 insurance schemes in Kenya, with over 10,000 people enrolled through our local implementing partners, AAR and Africa Medilink. Our enrollees can access care at a provider network of 12 clinics, which are frequently monitored on quality. PharmAccess will be expanding the scope of its insurance and demand-side financing activities in Kenya.

The organization therefore seeks to recruit a Health Plans Program Manager for the Kenya office.

Job description
The Health Plans Program Manager will report to the Director Operations Health Insurance in Amsterdam.
 
The main tasks of the Program Manager will be to:
- Act as a member of the local PharmAccess country management team
- Lead the PharmAccess Health Plans/Insurance team in Kenya
- Oversee the implementation of the Health Insurance Programs in Kenya, including scheme management, marketing and research,  facility upgrades and quality assurance
- Collaborate with AAR, Africa Medilink and other in-country stakeholders and implementers
- Represent PharmAccess on insurance topics
- Support the PharmAccess Country Representative in business development and stakeholder initiatives in both the private and the public domain
- Prepare management reports both internally and for external third party financers

Qualifications & Requirements
• A minimum of ten years work experience in the financial services industry (insurance, banking, financial institutions)
• Experience working in (health) insurance in Kenya or other Sub Saharan countries is required
• Experience working abroad or in an international environment for at least 3 years
• Strong understanding of the mechanics of primary insurance distribution channels and knowledge of current developments and innovations
• Strong project management and managerial skills - result driven and able to lead and stimulate a diverse group of ambitious colleagues and partners
• Strong analytical and writing skills - data analyses and interpretation, managing budgets and clear and accurate reporting
• Excellent communication skills, ability to interact within an environment with multiple stakeholders and people that originate from different cultures.
• Solid level of knowledge of MS Office software, specifically Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Suitable candidates will require a relevant Master’s degree or MBA.

PharmAccess offersPharmAccess offers an excellent job opportunity in a dynamic international environment with solid terms and conditions conform to industry standards.

How to apply
Suitable candidates can apply by filling out their details on our recruitment page: http://webapp.pharmaccess.org/hrdoc.  The deadline for application for this position is February 14th 2013.

For more information about this position please contact Mr. V. Telling, Recruiter at PharmAccess Foundation via +31 (0)20 566 7158. For more information about our organization see our website www.pharmaccess.org.