Heritage Insurance Company Jobs in Kenya

1. Agriculture Insurance Officer (Agronomist)

Main Purpose of the job
The Agriculture Insurance Officer is responsible for assisting the Head of Corporate Business (Sales & Distribution) in dealing with Agriculture Insurances on a professional level so as to ensure consistency, efficiency and effectiveness in the function in line with the Company objective and goals.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Development and Marketing of Agriculture Insurance business

Prepare quotations for all agriculture related business

Assisting clients in identifying our products (policies) that suit their needs in line with insurance principles

Attending all telephone enquiries by our clients and brokers and giving clarification and guidance where necessary. Serving clients who visit our office.

Do field visits in respect to agriculture related business.

Offer training and technical assistance in relation to agriculture class of business to agents, clients etc

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies

Education

A minimum of a Bsc. Agriculture or Bsc. Agricultural Education & Extension or Bsc. Agribusiness Management or Bsc. Horticulture or an Agricultural related degree from a recognized University.

Professional Qualifications

A relevant professional qualification including ACII / a local diploma in insurance will be an added advantage

Be computer proficient especially in report writing

Experience

At least Two (2) years in a busy and relevant environment

Be a self-starter, highly motivated and a team player

Have sound analytical and negotiation skills

Should have strong presentation, interpersonal and communication skills

Must be a good listener with excellent customer relation skills

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (ability to work within strict deadlines)

Other Attributes

High Integrity

Have people relations skills

High level of confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Good listening skills

Should be result oriented and able to work within deadlines with minimal supervision.

Have good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Be proactive in nature, to initiate and is self -driven

2. Medware System Analyst

The Medware System Analyst is responsible for supporting Medware in Medical Department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness for all system users.

Key Responsibilities

System Management support of the Medware, Smart & PAS administration in terms of connectivity, complex system errors, control of user access rights and trouble shooting.

To resolve identified systems gaps to logical conclusion by following up outstanding issues where tickets have been raised on Medware

Liaising with SMART and NHA on integration setups of Medware and Smart Systems applications

Preparation of Management Reports on monthly outstanding debit reports and adhoc reports for the Medical Department when required

Preparation of monthly membership listing for providers and sign offs

Co-ordinate the Health Insurance Department document management process

Co-ordinate and support the Medical Avaya System at the Contact Centre

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences, MIS or equivalent

Training / skills on Medware System will be an added advantage

Experience

3 years experience in support of a Medical system application preferably
Med ware

Other Attributes

Have good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Be proactive in nature, to initiate, drive and generally promote change.

Be highly logical, paying great attention to details

Requires minimal or no supervision

3. Manager - Human Resources
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for assisting the Senior Human Resource Manager in dealing with Human Resource duties on a professional level so as to ensure consistency, efficiency and effectiveness in the function in line with the Company objective and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in development and implementation of organization strategies by identifying and researching

human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.

Implements human resources initiatives by establishing department accountabilities, acting as a business partner to the organization and support line managers in ensuring that their HR needs and programs are aligned to the HR plan and to group.

Support the HR function in talent acquisition & development, staffing, employment processing, compensation, records management, safety and health, employee relations and retention and labour relations.

Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, planning, monitoring, appraising, and

Assist in driving performance management process, help line managers in evaluating & reviewing staff job descriptions and contributions; maintaining affordable compensation, and enhance productivity among other strategies.

Participate in developing human resources operations budgets by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances.

Training & Development: Coordinate internal and external staff training in relation to business needs and TNA’s identified at functional level.

Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

Complies with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Ensures effective working relationships between staff and ensuring that grievance, complaints and discipline are handled in accordance with laid down polices and organizations.

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Implement policies and procedures taking cognizance of group requirements in regard to staff insurances, medical and all other benefits.

Embrace best practice in Human resources management in line with the business environment

Proficient in using a HRMIS & Overseeing Payroll administration.

Undertake Trust Secretary duties for the Company Staff Retirement Scheme

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies

Education

Masters Degree in Human Resources , Strategic Management, or equivalent

A degree in social sciences preferably, HR, Psychology, Education from a recognized university or business related degree.

Professional Qualifications

Higher Diploma with IHRM required.

Full member of IHRM

Experience

Must have a minimum of 8 years working experience in a medium to large size organization, of which 4 years must be at management level

Must be computer proficient with strength in Excel.

Experience in SAP application will have an added advantage.

Other Attributes

High Integrity

Have people relations skills

High level of confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Good listening skills

Should be result oriented and able to work within deadlines with minimal supervision.

Have good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Be proactive in nature, to initiate and is self -driven

Application Process
If you believe you are the right candidate, please email your application and CV to vacancies@heritage.co.ke on or before Wednesday, 23rd November 2016, 5.00 p.m.

For more information and job application details, see; Heritage Insurance Company Jobs

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