NAIROBI, Kenya, April 3 – The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has begun processing the hiring of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as the former CEO’s term is set to end next week.
The national insurer stated in a local newspaper advertisement that the new executive will be hired on a three-year contract with the possibility of an extension.
He or she will provide the Board of Management with strategic leadership in the operational, financial management of the fund through the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
The new CEO should possess at least a master’s degree from a university and at least 10 years of experience in senior management in health insurance and financial management, among others.
Others have a certificate in corporate governance, are knowledgeable in the NHIF Act and other fund regulations, are members of a professional body, and meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Last month, NHIF Board of Management Chairman Michael Kamau said that Peter Kamunyo’s tenure will lapse on April 14, 2023.
Kamunyo will leave the Fund after three years at the helm.
The medic joined NHIF in 2020, replacing Nicodemus Odongo, who was serving on an interim basis.
It is also looking for other senior managers, such as an internal audit director, an ICT director, a corporation secretary, a director of legal services, and a director of financial services, among others.
“The Directors will serve on contract for a term of five (5) years and may be eligible for re-appointment subject to acceptable performance,” it added.
