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Job Summary

Job Title:
Head of Medical Business OMIU
Employer:
UAP Old Mutual Insurance
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 16 November 2025

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Head of Medical Business OMIU job at UAP Old Mutual Insurance | Apply Now

Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Head of Medical Business OMIU job at UAP Old Mutual Insurance

About the Organisation

UAP Old Mutual Life Assurance is a leading provider of life insurance and investment solutions in East Africa, committed to helping individuals and businesses protect their financial futures. With a strong reputation for trust and reliability, the company has earned widespread recognition for its customer-centric approach and innovative financial products. Known for fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work culture, UAP Old Mutual Life Assurance offers its employees a chance to grow professionally while contributing to the organization’s purpose of improving the financial well-being of its customers.

With a rich history dating back to 1947, the company has evolved through key mergers and partnerships, including its acquisition by Old Mutual in 2015, to become a market leader in the region. UAP Old Mutual Life Assurance’s business model focuses on delivering accessible and innovative life insurance products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company operates across multiple African countries, reaching a wide customer base and continuing to expand its footprint. Core values such as integrity, innovation, customer focus, and responsibility underpin the company's operations, while its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is reflected in initiatives supporting community development, financial literacy, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.uapoldmutual.co.ug.

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

16 Nov 2025

Job Title

Head of Medical Business OMIU job at UAP Old Mutual Insurance

UAP Old Mutual Insurance

Job Description

Job Title:   Head of Medical Business OMIU

Organisation: UAP Old Mutual Insurance

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall strategic and operations direction of the medical insurance business to ensure the business aligns with and meets the company’s strategic objectives. Further, the other critical element of this role is management of the unique interplay between demand and supply of health services in the insurance system with an aim to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction on one hand and sustainable/profitable business retention on the other.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • In conjunction with the Managing Director and the executive team develop robust strategy for the medical business that aligns with the overall company vision, mission, values and strategic direction.

  • Execute the medical business strategy including business development, production innovation, customer experience and staff performance management and development.

  • Ensure and effective risk management of the medical business to achieve the business objectives. This will also include continuous review and improvement of the medical business processes and systems.

  • Medical business claims management – ensure all claims are properly vetted and efficiently processed and paid.

  • Cost reduction including claims, acquisition and administration costs.

  • Internal capabilities for sustainable change, including advanced analytics and business process improvement.

  • Ensure excellent customer experience by ensuring smooth and efficient access to services from service providers and prompt interface with clients.

  • Manage service providers to ensure UAPOM customers receive efficient and effective access to satisfied and motivated service providers. In particular ensure that service provider accounts are properly maintained and promptly reconciled to enable efficient processing and payment of service provider payments.

  • Mentor and guide medical business staff to ensure the deliver the UAPOM brand promise and culture while achieving self-development.

  • Regularly report the performance of the medical business to the managing director and the management team in accordance with applicable structures and ensure medical business is fully aligned with the rest of the company by building effective teamwork within the department and with other departments.

  • Innovative/disruptive idea development and implementation e.g. integrated health care delivery and growth of Health Business.

  • Drive an innovation culture within the health business – Innovation management framework, document innovation policy /collaboration/ adoption/cross functions & business etc.

  • Lead the innovation process to generate ideas and develop viable innovation projects.

  • Incubate early-stage initiatives that have the potential to become long-term revenue opportunities

  • Monitor and report on innovation initiatives and provide support/oversight in conjunction with the Managing Director

  • Identifies and develops strategic partnerships for implementation of innovative ideas.

  • Accountable for data assets and resources from a strategic perspective. This includes co-ownership, accountability and responsibility of data management and data delivery plan with your respective business unit MD.

  • ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) EXPECTATION

  • The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

  • Any other duties as allocated by the managing director.

Head of Medical Business OMIU job at UAP Old Mutual Insurance

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Degree in Health Systems, Business Management or Operations Management. MBA is an added advantage

  • Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII or FLMI or AIIK)

  • Experience: 5 years post qualification experience, 5 years in Senior Management, 8+ years in Insurance Operations and Handling Insurance Health Business.

Skills and competencies.

  • Good time management

  • Excellent Analytical skills

  • Assertiveness and self-drive

  • Technical skills

  • Excellent Customer engagement and serving

  • Speed and accuracy

  • Good people management skills

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently

  • Ability to solve problems and decisions effectively

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online at the APPLY Button below

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Deadline: 16th November 2025

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