General Manager, Human Resources and Administration at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a body corporate established by Decree No. 35 of 1999 Its core mandate is to provide access for all Nigerian and legal resident to effective, quanlitative and affordable healthcare without financial barriers

The organisation is currently realigning itself for the challenges of a president mandate and the global drive for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. In this regard, it requires the services of well driven, resourceful and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Human Resources and Administration

Ref. No.: NHIS/GM/007
Location: Abuja

Functions

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic human resource plan to achieve the objective of the new NHIS
• Formulate and implement an equitable compensation management system for the scheme
• Ensure efficient and effective deployment and utilization of the scheme's physical resources

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Post-graduate qualification(s) in Social Science (with a major in Industrial Relations, Labour Economics etc.)
• A minimum of 8 years' in a Senior Managerial position
• Knowledge and working experience in Public and Private environments.
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management will be a distinct advantage.
• An understanding of the Health Insurance Industry and the Socio-political environment of Nigeria is essential.

Skills:

• Advance human resource management skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Advocacy skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Presentation skills.
• Leadership skills
• Networking skills.
• Negotiation skills
• Delegating skills

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send ten (10) comprehensive copies of written application and curriculum vitae (CV) with relevant documents to:

The Executive Secretary/CEO,
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
Plot 297, P.O.W Mafemi Crescent,
Off Solomon Lar Way, Utako,
Abuja.