ABOUT CAREPAY:
CarePay International is an international, fast-growing company with presence in Kenya, Dubai and the Netherlands. Our vision is to make health insurance accessible to everyone. We strongly believe in leveraging the mobile technology revolution to transform the health insurance sector. CarePay has developed a platform on the foundations of the mobile money ecosystem, which connects patients, insurers, and healthcare providers. Our platform has connected over 4.5 million participants and 4,000 healthcare facilities.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
The Strategy & Innovation Fellow will play a key role in driving strategic and innovation projects to support the company’s growth and expansion. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, shaping the future of healthcare financing in emerging markets.

You will be responsible for leading and executing various strategic projects, which include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the African expansion strategy by identifying opportunities and potential markets.
• Identifying key AI opportunities, solutions, and partnerships for our platform.
• Driving the development of innovative finance propositions.
• Driving the development of new commercial propositions.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical, commercially minded professional with an interest in innovation, strategy, and market expansion.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS A STRATEGY & INNOVATION FELLOW:

• Lead and execute strategic projects that align with CarePay’s growth objectives.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Develop and test innovative healthcare financing and insurance solutions.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, sales, and operations teams.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Support the design and execution of new business models and partnerships.
• Any other relevant strategic support as needed.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:

• At least 2 years of working experience in strategy consulting or a similar field.
• University degree.
• Background in Healthcare or Insurance/InsurTech is a plus.
• Working experience in Kenya/East Africa is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL, experience with data visualization tools, and/or coding is a plus.

AREAS THAT PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interest in technology and its applications in the healthcare industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural relationship skills.

DURATION: 12 months

NOTE:
This role is structured as a secondment for professionals looking for an exciting temporary role at a leading tech start-up in Kenya.

CarePay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.