Ministry of Health
Employment Opportunities (Internal and External)
Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from U.S Centre for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to
improve the management of TB, STIS and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province
since 2006. To further strengthen the programs,
WPHO is inviting applications
from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following
vacant positions on contract basis subject to renewal:
JOB TITLE: Compliance Officer
LOCATION: Provincial Health Office
REPORTS TO: Principal investigator
JOB PURPOSE: The Job holder will be responsible for supporting the operations of the project to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and donor regulations to help ensure effective delivery of high-quality implementation of programs in the Province.
PRINCIPAL ACCONTABILITIES
• Develop and monitor the implementation of project policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and investigations of compliance issues, to ensure that procedures are followed.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints
received or investigation outcomes.
• Review documentation, such as procurement records, to ensure there are
no violations of standards or regulations.
• Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or
procedures.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle on risk management and control
management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and
compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous
reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document
process on compliance
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity,
legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost
savings
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules.
regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Recommend resolution of compliance challenges or abrogation:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Full grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) Levels
. Must be between the age of 21 and 45 years
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Business Administrationsther relevant
• Degrees strongly preferred in Accounting
• Master’s will be an added advantage
• Must have four (4) years of relevant traceable experience in PEPFAR
Programs, of which a minimum of two years entailing audit, compliance
or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations and familiarity
with international standards for internal control and risk and compliance
management
• Knowledge of GRZ and/or USG financial regulations
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages
Other skills/Attributes:
Computer literate.
Managerial skills,
Good Interpersonal relations,
Ability to use initiative and trust worthiness.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies should
apply enclosing their; application letter, detailed curriculum vitae. Photocopies
of NRC, professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant
documents.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A One (1) year
contract will be offered to successful candidate subject to renewal depending
on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.
CLOSING DATE: 29TH AUGUST, 2022
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O. Box 910022, MONGU