General Manager , AAR Health Services , Uganda

Job Ref. WN 1179 AAR Health Services (U) Ltd is the oldest and largest Health Membership Organization in Uganda that provides pre paid health plans to the general public to access local and international medical care. They wish to recruit aGeneral Manager to ensure the leading market position is maintained and drive the strategic direction of the business. JOB PROFILE Play the role of Principal Officer of the company and ensure all operations of the business are compliant as per the Insurance Act and other statutory provisions that govern the business in Uganda in line with the awarded trading license. Drive the insurance operations to achieve various business targets in line with the budget including revenue, profitability, membership and market share growth. Oversee the treasury management role to ensure sound return on the various investment portfolios in place. Oversee Underwriting and Claims roles to ensure risk taking and management processes are effective. Design high performance agency and alternative distribution channels models to achieve set business targets. Design suitable product, enhance existing products portfolio and where possible drive their harmonization across the AAR group. Enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Develop and negotiate reinsurance and co-insurance programs that ensure optimal risk management and optimal capital deployment. Supervise, coach, motivate and develop the Insurance team.

Requirement: Bachelor of Commerce (Insurance) or a Business related degree from a recognized university. ACII qualification or equivalent professional qualification is a must. A post Graduate degree in business management will be an added advantage. 10 years experience with at least 5 years in senior management. Deep understanding of technical insurance principals with different aspects of the Principal Officer's role, Uganda  insurance regulatory framework, agency management, insurance products and market players. Good working experience of MS Office is a must. Demonstrable commercial acumen.

Experience: 10

How to apply: Attractive salary offered. Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. Disclose current or past salary. Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 4th February 2013. Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope. Send to: Executive Selection Division, Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance, P.O. Box 50736 – 00200, Nairobi. Email:recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com