Social Health Authority Announces 500+ Permanent Jobs Under Universal Health Coverage Rollout

Nairobi, Kenya — 2025-09-15 17:45 EAT. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has unveiled a major recruitment drive offering over 500 permanent and pensionable positions as part of efforts to operationalise Kenya’s new universal health insurance programme

The Latest

• Application deadline: October 3, 2025

• How to apply: Via the SHA recruitment portal or by delivering applications to the authority’s offices

• Required documents: Cover letter, CV, academic certificates, and contacts for three referees

Roles and Departments

Positions span multiple departments, including:

• Compliance & Registration

• Benefits & Claims Management

• Finance & Funds Management

• ICT & Information Systems

• Legal Services

• Planning & Linkages

• Human Resources & Administration

• Corporate Communications & Customer Experience

Notably, 183 registration and claims officers will be deployed to Huduma Centres nationwide

Voices and Stakeholders

• Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, SHA CEO: Said the recruitment aims to boost service delivery under the Social Health Insurance Act, giving professionals a chance to shape universal health coverage while securing permanent roles.

Implications

• Healthcare reform: Strengthens administrative capacity for Kenya’s universal health insurance scheme.

• Job creation: Offers opportunities for professionals across finance, ICT, legal, HR, and healthcare administration.

• Regional coverage: Positions spread across counties to ensure nationwide service delivery.

What to Watch

• Volume of applications before the October 3 deadline.

• Deployment timelines for successful candidates.

• Impact on service efficiency as SHA rolls out universal health coverage.