IOH Comms-Customer Service Representative

Cigna

Cigna is a global health service company, dedicated to helping the people we serve improve their health, well-being and sense of security. Cigna has almost 40,000 employees who service over 80 million customer relationships around the world. Within its international division, a dedicated unit - headquartered in Belgium - focuses on the needs of International Organisations.

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IOH Comms-Customer Service Representative 

Main Responsibilities

You are responsible for client communication for designated account relationships and contracts. This includes responding to clients in a timely manner, providing complete and accurate information in one go.

KEY AREAS:

  • Manage day-to-day communication with clients and insurers through various channels (Email, Phone, and Letter), with Emails and Calls being the primary channels.
  • As part of a hybrid team, handle customer interactions via both Emails and Calls simultaneously, multitasking based on inflow and daily planning requirements.
  • Contribute to using the most efficient communication channels (phone, email, letter).
  • Coordinate and ensure follow-ups for assigned contracts/clients.
  • Answer client calls, provide necessary information, log the call in the system, and respond via email immediately instead of reassigning the task to the queue.
  • Follow up on personal queue for cases where replies have been received.
  • Take ownership of assigned emails and complete necessary actions before end of business.
  • Monitor queues to ensure no calls are left unanswered or abandoned.
  • Review medical reports submitted by clients to determine if an Initial Letter of Guarantee can be approved for the provider.
  • Verify completeness of reimbursement documents before assigning cases to the Claims Team.
  • Maintain accurate records and filing.
  • Proactively optimize workflows to achieve set targets.
  • Translate communications, medical reports, or other documents if needed.
  • Work according to priorities indicated in the work plan to meet KPIs (ASA, TAT, NPS, etc.).
  • Handle complaints, analyze root causes, and identify improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.

Relations to other positions

  • Assist Supervisors and Senior Supervisors with tasks such as preparing presentations, analyses, and statistics.
  • Provide necessary information to involved parties: clients, insurers, International Customer Services, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Communication.
  • Contribute to maintaining a cooperative and friendly working environment.
  • Inform Supervisors and Senior Supervisors of problems and inefficiencies.

Required skills and qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum one year of experience in a related field (Customer Service – handling calls).

Specific Knowledge:

  • Primary language will be English, Foreign language will be added advantage

Soft Skills:

  • Decision-making: Able to take appropriate action on allocated files based on available information and communicate decisions clearly in writing.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Accuracy: Works precisely when providing information via email.
  • Discipline: Adheres to procedures, agreements, and document flows.
  • Efficiency: Balances quality and quantity effectively.
  • Team player: Works well in a team and provides constructive feedback.
  • Computer proficiency: Quickly learns and uses office applications.
  • Discretion: Handles confidential (medical) information responsibly.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/cignacareers/job/Kenya-One-Africa-Place/IOH-Comms-Customer-Service-Representative_26010279?Location_Country=9e684fd7be1e469d9ee955a4c3b754be&utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

Deadline    August 24, 2026

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