Credit Controller

Company Details
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: At Ciala Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our patients with compassion, expertise, and the latest medical advancements. With a team of dedicated professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, we strive to be a leading healthcare provider in our community.
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kisumu County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Finance
Job Description

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine, Business Administration, Finance, Health Records, or any other relevant field
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience as a Claims Officer or Credit Controller in a busy hospital setting
  • Strong and proven knowledge of SHA (Social Health Authority) and private insurance claims processes
  • Demonstrated experience in credit control, revenue cycle management, and debt recovery in a healthcare environment
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to supervise, guide, and develop a team
  • Experience in handling claim escalations, rejections, reconciliations, and insurer negotiations
  • Strong analytical, financial, and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in hospital management systems and insurance billing workflows will be an added advantage
  • High level of accuracy, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict financial and reporting deadlines

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Oversee the hospital’s credit control and claims management function
  • Supervise claims officers and ensure timely submission, follow-up, and resolution of insurance claims
  • Monitor and manage hospital debtor accounts, ensuring timely recovery of outstanding balances
  • Liaise with SHA and private insurers to resolve claim queries, rejections, and payment delays
  • Review and approve claims submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Develop and implement credit control policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks
  • Prepare regular reports on claims performance, outstanding debts, and revenue cycle efficiency
  • Support pre-authorization, billing validation, and insurance verification processes
  • Ensure compliance with insurance policies, hospital procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement in claims turnaround time and revenue collection efficiency
  • Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to the claims and billing team
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