SHA Announces Senior Management Changes

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the appointment of four new directors.

In a statement on Friday, September 12, SHA Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointments followed a rigorous recruitment process that began on July 29, 2025.

"The Social Health Authority Board is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Directors following a competitive and transparent recruitment process that began on 29th July, 2025,” the statement read.

According to SHA, the new appointments include Dr. Diana Marion as Director, Provider and Beneficiary Management; Golda Larissa Akolo as Director, Benefits and Claims Management; Mohamed Alio Ibrahim as Director, Corporate Services; and Jonathan Leisen as Director, Funds and Finance Management. 

The Board explained that the new directors bring a wealth of invaluable experience that will help shape the organization’s strategic direction.

"This team’s expertise will be crucial in steering the Social Health Authority achieve its mandate of providing financial risk protection for Kenyan residents and ensuring they have access to quality healthcare," the statement added.

The SHA further expressed appreciation to its staff for supporting the leadership transition. 

"The Board would like to express its profound gratitude to the staff for their unwavering dedication and support provided to the interim senior management team during the transition period,” the statement concluded.

Earlier Friday, SHA announced 507 vacant positions across several departments in the authority.

In a notice, the authority called on interested and qualified candidates to apply for the positions.

The vacant positions include, Principal Office Administrator, Principal Registration and Compliance Officer, and Principal Registration and Compliance Officer/Principal Claims Management Officer (County Operations).

Other roles are Principal Legal Officer, Principal Provider Management Officer, Principal Funds Management Officer, Principal Finance and Accounts Officer, and Principal Benefits Management Officer.

The authority also has vacancies for Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer, Principal Administration Officer, Principal Records Management Officer, and Principal Information and Communication Technology Officer.

Others are Senior Registration and Compliance Officer, Senior Claims Management Officer, and Senior Registration and Compliance Officer/Senior Claims Management Officer (Huduma Centers).

SHA also has openings for Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer, Senior Administration Officer, Senior Records Management Officer, Senior Information and Communication Technology Officer, Senior Customer Experience Officer, Senior Corporate Communication Officer, Senior Planning and Linkages Officer, Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, Senior Driver, and Senior Internal Auditor.

Interested candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, which includes submitting a certificate of good conduct from the DCI, a tax compliance Certificate from KRA, a clearance certificate from HELB, a clearance from EACC, and a report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

The applicants are required to write and submit their applications, including a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, a cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position, and contacts of at least 3 referees.

The applications should be addressed to the Chairperson, Social Health Authority, P.O. Box 30443-00100, Ragati Road, Nairobi.

The applications can either be submitted online at https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to the SHA building, 10th floor.

The deadline for applications is October 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM.