UAP Group is a pan-African Financial Services Company with
interest in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Investments, Property
Development, Securities Brokerage and Financial Advisory.
Currently, UAP has over 8 businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan which are market leaders in their respective fields.
The Group will be launching operations in selected markets in Africa as part of
its vision to be the most innovative pan-African Insurance and Financial
Services Group.Currently, UAP has over 8 businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan which are market leaders in their respective fields.
In order to execute its ambitious growth and expansion strategy, UAP wishes to recruit high caliber individuals to fill the following positions for its subsidiary, UAP Insurance Kenya:
Senior Underwriters
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, the holder of this position will assess, price and determine terms for risks presented within set standards of service so as to ensure quality selection of risks and timely service are achieved by performing the following tasks:-
- Determine
acceptability of risks, recommend risk surveys, monitor and review terms
of accounts assigned
- Supervise,
train and mentor staff on technical matters to ensure their skills are
sharpened
- Check
and sign underwriting documents to authenticate them
- Prepare
and follow up renewal notices to ensure retention
- Requisition
for premium refund to facilitate issuance of cheques
- Ensure
that premiums are paid in respect of accounts managed
- Maintain
effective business relationships to ensure effective delivery of service
- Monitor
service standards within the section to ensure high quality customer
service is delivered
Job Requirements:
- 1st
Degree,
- ACII
and
- 5
years experience in a similar position
Key Competencies: Product Knowledge
and functions of the various departments.
Assistant Underwriters
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager the holder of this position will assess risk within limited authority and handle customer issues to ensure quality risk selection and timely customer service delivery by performing the following tasks:-
Assistant Underwriters
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager the holder of this position will assess risk within limited authority and handle customer issues to ensure quality risk selection and timely customer service delivery by performing the following tasks:-
- Prepare
quotations in consultation with supervisors, in a timely manner to assist
in business acquisition
- Prepare,
dispatch and follow up of renewal business to ensure retention
- Book
premiums and process underwriting documentation
- Respond
to customer queries and complaints in a timely manner
- Enforce
credit control and cancel policies not paid for to ensure premium is
received for risks accepted
- Keep
motor certificates allocated safely and make monthly declarations of usage
Job Requirements: 1st Degree and entry
level ACII
Key Competencies: Product knowledge and functions of the various departments
Internal Audit Officer
Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager, this position will conduct an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of policies, procedure and standards to ensure compliance and will be charged with the following responsibilities:-
Key Competencies: Product knowledge and functions of the various departments
Internal Audit Officer
Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager, this position will conduct an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of policies, procedure and standards to ensure compliance and will be charged with the following responsibilities:-
- Plan,
organize and conduct regular internal audits to evaluate compliance
- Prepare
audit reports and agree on corrective actions
- Follow
up on corrective actions agreed upon
- Perform
special assignments and investigations or reviews that may be requested by
the audit committee or the management.
Job Requirements:
- 1st
Degree,
- Professional
qualifications-CPA (Mandatory), CIA, CISA, IRM and
- 3
years experience.
Key Competencies
- Ability
to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and prepare concise written reports
- Ability
to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Self-drive
and commitment to take initiatives, address problems, find solutions and provide
lead to others with little supervision
- Ability
to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels of the
organization
- Be
a Team Player
Web Developer & Communications Officer
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Distribution, the candidate will be charged with the following responsibilities:-
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Distribution, the candidate will be charged with the following responsibilities:-
- Implement
the UAP web strategy in conjunction with the UAP Marketing Department and
business users for use of web applications to communicate and carry out
E-Commerce activities
- Expand
existing Web Applications infrastructure to maximize on communication with
UAP staff and external customers
- Work closely
with the Marketing team and members of the Development Team to both
develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables
and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Convert
raw images and layouts to web themes
- Update
content on the current UAP Group Websites
- Design
and implement the Group Intranet & Extranet (SharePoint) Consult,
negotiate and communicate with UAP's existing web applications service
providers and partners to ensure system(s) that are in place work as per
set standards, and undergo continuous improvement.
- Develop,
administrate and manage UAP's Intranet and Extranet while ensuring that
information/content is up to date and accurate
- Conduct
training sessions with internal staff on how the various business units
can utilize the corporate intranet to enhance collaboration and document
management using the Microsoft SharePoint Technology
- Determine
appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and make relevant
recommendations to the business
- Engage
in~0utside-the-box thinking to provide high value-of-service to UAP Take
advantage of emerging technologies or applications and integrate them into
operations
Key Competencies
- Able
to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
- Able
to promptly answer web related support emails and phone calls
- Self-motivated,
detail-oriented and organized
- Experience
with hardware and software issues
- Proficient
in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients &
Web Browsers
- Excellent
communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, &
presentation skills
- Strong
attention to detail
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's
degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related degree
- Must
possess strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Must
possess strong skills in Web Development
- Minimum
3 years' of web development experience
- Must
have experience with SharePoint
Case Management Nurse
Reporting to Case Management Supervisor, this position is to control and manage medical benefit utilization through pre-authorization and case management activities to ensure quality, appropriate cost effective care and good customer service are achieved by performing the following tasks:
Reporting to Case Management Supervisor, this position is to control and manage medical benefit utilization through pre-authorization and case management activities to ensure quality, appropriate cost effective care and good customer service are achieved by performing the following tasks:
- Pre-authorize
scheduled and nonscheduled admissions within the set guidelines
- Negotiate/discuss
professional fees as appropriate for each admission
- Set
the appropriate parameters for each admission (claim reserve, initial
authorized cost and duration)
- Visit
all admitted clients within Nairobi region and its environs
- Liaise
with Doctors on the day to day management of patients and obtain medical
reports/ expected length of stay where indicated
- Ensure
smooth discharge process and co-ordinate any necessary
post-hospitalization/ step down facility care
- Revise
reserves after discharge of member
- Collect
feedback from admitted clients on quality and scope of service by the
service provider
- Assist
in carrying out verification and medical audit of claims/invoices before
settlement
- Develop
and maintain monthly database on admissions, large claims and extended
length of stay
- Respond
to queries from clients, intermediaries and service providers
- Liaise
with other medical underwriters for purposes of market surveys and
development of new controls, standards and products
- Any
other duty assigned by management
Job Requirements
- Diploma
or Degree in Nursing
- Diploma
in Insurance/COP
- Degree
in Health systems Management/ Business management
Key Competencies
- 3
years:experience in clinical setting and 2 years in an insurance set up
valid driving license
- Excellent
communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent
public relations and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Good
IT skills in database management and office systems.
- Good
decision making in benefit utilization management.
- High
levels of integrity and honesty
If you are up to the challenge and meet the criteria set above
send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@uapkenya.com with the job title in
the subject line so as to reach us by 25th April 2012.