National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Recruits Executive Secretary

Our clients, Federal Ministry of Finance, responsible for the control and management of the public finance of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Health, responsible for the implementation of policies and programs to deliver effective, efficient, quality and affordable health services are seeking to recruit outstanding professionals to take up the following leadership role.

Federal Inland Revenue Service is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Executive Secretary - Ref: EXEC 02
Location: National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Abuja

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction and manage performance of the National Health Insurance Scheme.
• Managing the Schemes budgeting process, make recommendations regarding proposed capital expenditure to the board and ensure that a framework of effective controls exist which enable risks to be assessed and managed.
• Managing the day to day administration of the Scheme including policy execution and the general direction and supervision of the staff of the Scheme.
• Developing and Implementing Social Health Insurance Programmes to facilitate universal coverage for all Nigerians and legal residents.
• Promoting and regulating all private health insurance plans in the country.
• Maintaining effective regulation over Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) and Health Care Facilities (HCFs) operating under the Scheme.
• Establishing a culture of collaboration and integration that enhances the provision of excellent patient core in the NHIS and improved patient satisfaction.
• Financial Management of the NHIS pool of funds.
• Linkages and collaborations with all arms of government (Federal and States), NGOs, Development partners and other stake holders.
• Carrying out such other functions as necessary and expedient for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Scheme in accordance with NHIS Act 1999.

Requirements
The candidate must possess a basic degree from a recognized University either in actuarial sciences or medical/health sciences plus one or more of the following:

• Post graduate qualification in a speciality or branch of Insurance, particularly, Health Insurance.
• Post graduate Fellowship or qualification in any field of Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Public Health and Management.
• Post graduate qualification in Health Economics/Health Financing.
• Applicants should be in the age range of 40-55 years.
• A minimum of (15) years experience, at least 10 of which should be in the insurance industry, the National Health Insurance Scheme or in a Health Maintenance Orgonisotion at a Senior/Executive Management position or a Consultant to the industry.
• Relevant experience and skills in the health sector and vast experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Proven experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans, manage resources, analyse and interpret financial data.
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to lead and inspire others towards high levels of performance in achieving organisational goals and a passion for the Scheme’s vision of attaining Universal coverage by year 2015.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and commercial enterprises to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems by understanding issues and making systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information.

Application Closing Date
22 October, 2012

Method of Application
All Applicants are required to describe how they meet all of the above criteria in a cover letter to be submitted along with an updated resume.

Applications for the post of Executive Secretary (EXEC 02), National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) should be supported with a Write-up (Microsoft Ward format) of no more than 1 ,000 words on the Applicants Action Plan and Roadmap for the attainment of the vision and mission of the NHIS.

Any applicant that is found to have criminal records, has been previously indicted or has submitted information that is found to be false, fraudulently obtained or a misrepresentation of facts, will be automatically disqualified at any stage in the process.

Interested applicants should please visit www.phillipsconsulting.net/exec. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.