Chief Executive Officer – Kampala – PAX Insurance Company Limited

About US:
PAX Insurance Company Limited, is affiliated to the Catholic Church in Uganda and licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda to conduct general insurance business in Uganda. PAX is a member of the Uganda Insurers Association and the Insurance Institute of Uganda.
In line with its objective of achieving a strategic position in the Insurance Industry, which places emphasis on promoting a culture of insurance based on customer confidence and satisfaction,

Job Summary: The Chief Executive Officer will provide professional leadership in managing the company strategically and maximising returns while ensuring compliance with national and international -insurance and management standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer technical support to the Board of Directors
Make positive contributions to the deliberations and decisions of the Board of Directors
In charge of strategy formulation and implementation
Responsible for risk policy formulation and implementation
Prepare annual budgets that reflect the Strategic Plan objectives
Provide strategic leadership to the organization
Conduct special and other assignments on behalf of the Board of Directors
Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Certificate in insurance.
A minimum of ten (10) years of post-graduation working experience
Ten years of experience in the financial services sector
Four years of board membership experience is an added advantage
Proven track record at senior management level for at least five (5) years, two (2) years of which should have been in a reputable insurance company
Broad working knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry, corporate governance issues, strategic planning and management and financial services sector in Uganda
Strong leadership and managerial skills
Strategic and conceptual thinking abilities
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Keen attention to detail
High level of integrity, honesty and professional competence
Excellent skills in negotiation, risk management and conflict resolution
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent ability to build effective teams
Ability to work within tight schedules and to multitask/ fast-track appropriately
Good computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Ms -Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point
Should exhibit strong values

How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please send an application and attach a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address, a daytime telephone contact and names of 3 referees to the National Director using the address below.

Apply to:
The National Director,
Profiles International Uganda Limited,
P.O. Box 3024, Kampala Uganda

OR Email to: info@profilesinternational.co.ug

OR hand deliver your application from 8.00 a.m to 5.00 pm, to our offices located on Plot 26B, Tufnell Drive-Kamwokya, Kampala. For any inquiries, please call this number: +256 751 423 176

Deadline: 20th May 2016

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