Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

A leading Insurance Company that has become a significant player in Kenya’s growing market is looking for persons of high integrity to fill the following positions:

1. Position: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Supervisor: Finance Manager
Duty Station: Head Office, Nairobi

Job Summary

The focus of the post is to develop and implement purchasing and logistics policy and strategy, to co-ordinate purchasing practices and to maximize savings and benefits available to the Company from purchasing activities.

The Procurement Officer will provide leadership and direction in the areas of strategic sourcing, procurement and supply chain management.

The Officer ensures that the Company's service and supply contracts are legally sound and guarantee best value for money through centralized administration of high-value procurement procedure and provide contract management support to managers and de-centralized focal points for the administration of low value procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and improvement of Procurement System processes and conducting periodic stocktaking and audits
• Review logistics-related processes, systems, and costing and initiate corrective and preventive measures
• Manage and supply logistics material requests to be delivered as per schedule
• Monitor incoming and outgoing materials / equipment / inventory
• Establishment & maintenance of good relations with sales functions/personnel of suppliers
• Identification of procurement needs and promoting procurement best practice.
• Acting as the liaison between various departments and the Accounting Functions
• Maintenance of updated records on Company inventory and assets
• Engaging in and concluding commercial negotiations e.g. of customization possibilities, prices and delivery schedules etc as necessary
• Preparation of supplier contracts with the approval of the Finance Manager.
• Conducting reference checks for product/service quality and handling requirements for follow-up services including installation, maintenance, and warranties where re required
• Assessment of samples under consideration or trials undertaken where necessary.
• Providing advisory services regarding all procurement and logistics matters.
• Ensuring that the Company has reliable and efficient suppliers with documented quality systems and a sound financial base.
• Participating in the review and development of contracting strategies through analysis of the value chain and identifying new opportunities for procurement efficiencies.
• Conducting commercial negotiations with prospective suppliers and also conducting market analysis to assist in monitoring and forward planning for supplies
• Undertake the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of corporate contracts and assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability and ethical purchasing standards
• To participate in negotiation of contract terms on a range of central contracts, monitor performance against these contracts and review viability of contract renewals with suppliers
• Producing periodical reports on Procurement and Logistics activities and having up-to-date knowledge of related procurement legislation including regulations for public procurement.
• Preparing tendering dossiers and drafting contracts and monitoring the Company’s contractual needs and ensuring proper administration and update of tender and contract files and archives
• Carrying out other activities related to procurement and contracts.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant degree and/or professional Purchasing and Supplies qualification (CIPS or equivalent)
• At least 5 years progressive work experience and excellent negotiation skills
• Computer literate and conversant with computerized procurement and logistics packages.
• Very good knowledge of procurement rules and procedures and very good command of both written and spoken English and Swahili, good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Reliability and capacity to work under pressure with little supervision
• High moral integrity and highly developed sense of legality and confidentiality
• Ability to develop processes and draft guidelines and strong commitment to providing service-minded support towards a helpful, customer-oriented and efficient administration
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Energetic, “can-do” attitude and ability to work in a team with strong, practical problem solving, analytical skills and computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)

2. Position: Accident & Police Liaison Officers
Supervisor: Investigation Manager

Job Summary

Ideal candidates will be above 30 years of age and shall have experience of having served in the Police Force or the Criminal Investigation department, and hands on experience in investigating road traffic accidents, particularly third party personal injury claims.

Their work should be characterized by accuracy and attention to detail.

The position will require regular travel to various parts of the country.

Requirements

• Proven ability to create and maintain good and professional relationships with the between the Company and the police and other important sources of accident data in order to facilitate the investigation officers queries
• Ability to obtain immediate information regarding major accidents and manage entry of claimants into the Occurrence Book is a requirement
• Ability to make inquiries and authenticate claim supporting documents from various authorities and hospitals
• Ability to work with the Police to obtain witness statements and produce sketched/scaled plans of an accident scene
• Ability to gather accident information and accurately record statements from witnesses
• Skills in evidence collection with a systematic approach to gathering evidence
• Reporting the occurrence of incidents to the Company as soon as they occur and where possible visiting the accident scene , taking photographic evidence of the damages to the vehicle and injured persons, collecting information in regard to the medical institutions that are involved in the initial treatment of the injured persons
• Managing and reporting the numbers of P3 Forms issued to claimants allegedly injured in road traffic accidents
• Establishing the causes of incidents and assigning contributory negligence to the parties involved
• Establishing the identities of the parties involved in the incident with emphasis on potential claimants and witnesses
• Obtaining/recording details of the claimants in the police file and claimants statements to the police in regard to the circumstances of the accident
• Ability to work independently is a must, with an energetic “can do” attitude to work
• Excellent time management, computer and communication skills both in verbal presentations and writing

3. Position: Claims Officers
Supervisor: Claims Manager
Duty Station: Head Office, Nairobi

Job Summary

Ideal candidates should have hands on experience in handling both third party personal injury claims and third party material damage claims, likely between the age of 27 and 30.

Their work should be characterized by accuracy and attention to detail. They should be able to work under minimum supervision, all with the intention of being part of a team that works effectively to the satisfaction of the client.

These positions report to the Claims Manager and are based at the head office.

Requirements

• A graduate in law from a recognized university and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Ability to ensure complete documentation of claims and give recommendations on the reserves to be maintained
• Handle correspondence with claimants and third party advocates
• Liaise with third party service providers in the claims handling system and with the Company lawyers on litigious claims.
• Pursue recoveries from third parties and follow up the collection of policy excess with the insured and intermediaries.
• Be able to conduct out-of-court negotiations with third party advocates and claimants
• Ability to work independently is a must, with an energetic “can do” attitude to work.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong negotiation skills.
• At least two (2) years experience in a busy claims department
• Polished computer skills.

4. Position: Motor Assessors
Immediate Supervisor: Claims Manager

Job Summary

Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in Motor Vehicle assessment, likely the age of 28 to 35 years.

Their work should be characterized by integrity, accuracy and attention to detail. Work under minimum supervision, all with the intention of being part of a team that works effectively to satisfaction.

The position is based in the head office with regular traveling within Nairobi and up country.

Requirements

• Diploma course in Mechanical Engineering or related course from a recognized institution
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Certificate of Proficiency in insurance from College of Insurance, preferably motor chapter subject
• Ability to carry out motor assessment and re-inspection of repaired motor vehicles
• Preparation of assessment and re-inspection reports
• Ability to negotiate repair costs with garage owners
• Must have clear understanding of the market prices of spare parts for various makes of vehicles
• Ability to analyze assessment reports from external assessors and give recommendations
• Ability to work independently is a must, with an energetic “can do” attitude to work.
• Excellent time management and communication skills both in verbal presentations and writing
• Polished computer skills

5. Position: Secretaries
Supervisor: Doctors

Job Summary

The ideal candidates shall be responsible for performing administrative functions at the duty station and acting as the personal assistants of the Doctors to whom they report.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manning the reception desk and taking messages for the department
• Typing general correspondence and medical reports
• Intimation of medical reports
• Filing and obtaining files as required
• In charge of the filing system of the Medical Department records in the duty station
• Maintaining stationery stock for the department
• Handling claimants and scheduling for appointments
• Liaising with third party advocates
• Making and receiving telephone calls and handling out-going mail
• Keeping and updating the departmental diary
• Receiving incoming mail from Claims Officers
• Liaising with administration to ensure smooth running of the department
• Ensuring a smooth tracking of documents that are leaving and coming into the department

Requirements

• Full Secretarial Qualifications from a recognized institution with typing speed of 35WPM and above as well as Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability and experience in dealing with customers
• Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machine, photocopier, scanner, shredder etc
• A team player with office administrative skills, honesty and integrity
• Self-motivated, organized and time conscious with good communication skills (fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must)
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Track record of proven performance is required
• Experience in secretarial or administrative role or equivalent is a must
• Aged between 23 – 30 years

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the candidates based on their qualifications and experience.

Interested persons possessing the relevant qualifications can apply by sending their application letters and CVs to the following email address:

hr4insurancejobs @ gmail.com

All applicants must indicate the position of interest in the subject line of the email.

Applications shall be considered on a “first come, first served” basis.