Job
Title: Internal Auditor
Title: Internal Auditor
Organization: Ministry of Health (MoH)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Assistant Commissioner Internal Audit
Assistant Commissioner Internal Audit
About US:
The Government of
Uganda received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)
towards the cost of Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Service
Improvement Project implemented by the Ministry of Health. The Project
Development Objectives (PDOs) are to: (a) improve utilization of essential
health services with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and
adolescent health services in target districts; and (b) scale-up birth and
death registration services.
Uganda received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)
towards the cost of Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Service
Improvement Project implemented by the Ministry of Health. The Project
Development Objectives (PDOs) are to: (a) improve utilization of essential
health services with a focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and
adolescent health services in target districts; and (b) scale-up birth and
death registration services.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will provide an
independent, objective assurance and consulting role designed to add value and
improve the Ministry’s operations. It is meant to help the Ministry accomplish
its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and
improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance
processes. In so doing the Internal Auditors will support the Ministry in
implementing World Bank funded projects in the health sector and specifically
the results based financing programs in the health sector.
independent, objective assurance and consulting role designed to add value and
improve the Ministry’s operations. It is meant to help the Ministry accomplish
its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and
improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance
processes. In so doing the Internal Auditors will support the Ministry in
implementing World Bank funded projects in the health sector and specifically
the results based financing programs in the health sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tasked with the verification and validation of requests for payments
from health facilities implementing results based financing services and
all requests for payments under the World Bank projects; - Provide assurance on the accuracy of requests for payment under
World Bank projects; - Actively participate in the preparation of annual work plans and
budgets for World Bank projects; - Prepare within agreed time frames the Semi-annual internal audit
reports for submission to World Bank as specified in the Financing
Agreements; - Development and review of compliance to internal controls guidelines
in the management of project financial and physical resources to ensure
effectiveness, efficiency and economy in the use of the resources; - Recommend to management best practices in internal controls and
financial management; - Work closely with user departments for timely response to requests
for information and clarifications; - Carry out internal audits/ reviews at project implementation sites
including districts and health facilities; - Review quarterly and annual financial reports as per reporting
requirements; - Periodic assessment of the project financial performance against the
project objectives; - Coordinate execution of external audits by the Auditor General of
Government and audits by the Internal Auditor of Government; and - Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Key Performance Indicators
- Verification and validation of requests for payments under World
Bank projects. - Timely preparation of semi-annual internal audit reports
- Monitoring compliance to internal controls guidelines.
- Conducting field visits to review financial management practices by
health facilities implementing RBF and accordingly improve capacity.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Internal Auditor job must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration
(Accounting option), Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from a
recognized university. - A full member of a professional body such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or CFA
or equivalent. - Five years of practical experience in internal auditing in a public
or private organization. - Internal audit experience working on large donor funded projects.
- Computer literate in various soft-wares including accounting
packages including Navision and sun systems. - Membership to Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA) is an
added advantage. - High level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to
work with teams at all levels. - Evidence of training in leadership and management skills is added
advantage. - High level of integrity and governance as proven by written
testimonials from previous assignments would be requirement. - Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, both oral and
written. - Sets high personal standards and is goal oriented
- Strong coaching and leadership skills
- Works under minimum supervision and meets strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling public
matters/resources. - Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word, Ms Excel and
internet/email is a mandatory requirement.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their written applications accompanied with a detailed Curriculum
Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least three competent
referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous employer should be
addressed to:
should send their written applications accompanied with a detailed Curriculum
Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least three competent
referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous employer should be
addressed to:
The Permanent
Secretary,
Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Plot 7 Lourdel Road,
P. O. Box 7272
Kampala. Uganda
Kampala. Uganda
The applications
shall be delivered by hand or courier to:
shall be delivered by hand or courier to:
Ministry of Health,
Room D109,
Plot 7 Lourdel Road,
Kampala.
Deadline: 23rd November 2018 by 5:00pm
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