Assistant Director, Corporate Communications at Social Health Authority (SHA)

Assistant Director, Corporate Communications | SHA/204/2025 | Application open to all

Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 1 | Deadline: Nov. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree

Job Term:

Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level:

SHA 4

Number of positions:

1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

1. Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5. Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
6. A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
7. Proficiency in computer applications.
8. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

1. Developing comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies.
2. Managing Authority’s relationship with the media.
3. Designing and approving corporate materials and branding.
4. Coordinating all the Authority's public functions.
5. Reviewing the Authority’s corporate image.
6. Fostering stakeholder relations.
7. Ensuring appropriate feedback mechanisms are in place.
8. Coordinating the Authority’s advertising and publicity.
9. Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs.
10. Providing professional assistance to the Authority in all areas of communications, public relations, and media relations.

Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelop.

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Social Health Authority

P. O Box 30443-00100

Ragati Road

NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:
1. A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:
1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
2. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
3. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
4. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
5. Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.