Former Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Mercy Mwangangi is among 15 candidates shortlisted for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Social Health Authority (SHA).
In a memo on Saturday, March 22, SHA said the interviews are set to take place on April 7 and 8 at the SHA Headquarters, 10th Floor Boardroom.
SHA directed the shortlisted candidates to report at least 30 minutes before their scheduled interview time and must bring several key documents.
They include their national identity card, academic and professional certificates, and clearance documents from various government institutions
“The shortlisted applicants must bring originals of the following documents: National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts,” the memo states.
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Additionally, candidates must provide valid clearance certificates from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and a registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The interview process will take place over two days, with Mwangangi scheduled for an interview on April 7 at 10 AM.
Others shortlisted alongside Mwangangi include Kennedy Odhiambo Akello, Robert Mbarani Ingasira, Roberts Eloto Abok, Dr. Serem Kimutai Edward, and Wario Boru Tore.
Dr. Agrippina Njoki Fernandes (Nairobi), Abdullahi Sheikh Abdirahman, Dr. Musa Nyandusi Lwegado, Dr. Samson Kuhora Kairang’a, Dinah Jemelly Kirwa and Kandie Ng’ochoch also made it to the final list.
As part of the transparency process, SHA has invited the public to submit any adverse information regarding the shortlisted candidates.
“Members of the public are invited to avail any adverse information relating to any of the shortlisted applicants to the Chairperson, Social Health Authority Board, SHA Building, 10th Floor, Nairobi, or through email to [email protected] so as to be received on or before 4th April 2025 at 5.00 PM,” the memo added.
The post fell vacant following the suspension of Elijah Wachira who served as the CEO until November 2024.
In an internal memo dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, SHA Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed said Robert Ingasira will serve as CEO in an acting capacity as Wachira proceeds on compulsory leave.
"This is to inform you of the Resolution of the Board to appoint Mr. Robert Ingasira as Acting Chief Executive Officer SHA and NHIF effective immediately as Mr. Elijah Wachira proceeds on Compulsory Leave," the memo read.
Wachira was accused of frustrating payments of outstanding debts to health facilities despite the availability and approval of funds.
"It therefore is a concern when the Acting CEO, Mr. Elijah Wachira takes actions that not only go against this effort but puts the delivery of health care services at risk despite the government’s best effort by diverting resources to a tune of Ksh 1.6 billion earmarked for offsetting debt to public government facilities almost leading to paralysis of healthcare on account of pending bills," Mohamed said.
He added, "The former Acting CEO effectively bungled the NHIF transition to SHA and Frustrated outstanding debt payments to health facilities despite availability and approval of the same."
