Risk Manager || Midlands State University (MSU)

DUE: 24 MAY 2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

RISK AND LOSS CONTROL DEPARTMENT  

POST: RISK MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
• Master degree in Business is an added advantage.
• Any Risk Management Certification
• Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least three years’ experience in a risk management environment.

COMPETENCIES:

·        Computer proficiency.

·         Honest, reliable and good communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director Risk and Loss Control, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Developing a Risk Management Framework for the University and direct its implementation and periodic review,
• Compiling and managing an appropriate University Risk Register; together with regular risk reports to Risk Management, Audit and Council Committees,
• Building a risk aware culture within the University including appropriate education and training,
• Conducting risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics and reports,
• Working with the Risk Management Committee to ensure the identification, prioritization and management of risks,
• Formulating and monitoring the implementation of risk management strategies and action plans, as well as supervising the University’s risk mitigation and identification procedures,
• Assist in monitoring the University ‘s insurance portfolio and ensuring adequate insurance coverage for all the university assets and at right values,
• Attending to timeous renewal of insurance policies for the University and staff members,
• Providing claims statistics for all policies showing loss ratios and claim experience,
• Assisting in Pre-loss and post-loss risk management surveys and recommending appropriate corrective action,
• Mentoring and training on an ongoing basis and ensure that a constant state of readiness to respond to all emergencies, is maintained,

·        Champions process improvements based on findings of risk assessments.

·        Directly supervises multiple risk management specialists assigned to work unit.

·        Reviews and revises policies periodically to bring them up to date and clarify any ambiguous provisions and align them with University’s mission.

NB:   Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 TO APPLY    

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University

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Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.

The closing date for this advert is 24 May 2024.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.