Ministry of Health Internal Auditor Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose:

The internal audit function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of UNICEF funded programs. It helps the Ministry of Health to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.

Scope of Work:

The Internal audit function will assesses whether UNICEF funded activities at the Ministry of Health governance, risk management and control processes provide reasonable assurance that:

resources are acquired economically and used efficiently;

assets are safeguarded;

activities comply with regulations, rules, policies, procedures, directives, administrative instructions and contracts;

financial, managerial and operating information is accurate, reliable and timely; and

Programmes, plans and business objectives are achieved*.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Senior Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor, will be responsible for the following key duties:

Efficiently plan and undertake audit assignments in multi-disciplinary audit teams in accordance with internal procedures and auditing standards.

Contribute to the preparation and implementation of risk-based audit plans and programmes.

Draft audit observations, seek feedback from the departments and programs to ensure completeness and adequacy of supporting documentation and all statements made in the audit report.

Formulate recommended actions required from the departments and programs to address shortcomings identified, strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.

Prepare accurate working papers for review by the team leader.

Where required, conduct audit assignments as a team leader under the overall supervision of Senior Internal Audit.

Contribute to the evaluation of risk management and internal control systems of Ministry of Health, and further analysis as assigned by the supervisor.

Proactively follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and make initial evaluation of responses and actions taken by managers of the audited offices.

Qualifications:

Background qualification

with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business studies or other related studies from a recognized University shall be preferred.

A Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Management will be an added advantage.

Must be a full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) OR the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and in good standing with the Institute.

Experience:

At least three (3) years’ experience in accounting and/or auditing. Preference will be
given to those with experience in audit of donor funded projects and/or Public sector.

Required Competencies:

A high degree of honesty, transparency, professional ethics and integrity.

Good inter personal relations.

Highly innovative and pro activeness.

Good decision-making and problem solving skills.

Demonstrate leadership skills.

Timeframe:

The Internal Auditor shall be hired on contractual terms, initially for a period of 12
months. The input shall be evaluated from time to time to inform the decision for contract extension and also based on the availability of funding.

How to Apply:

ONLINE applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic
certificates, professional qualifications and testimonials and at least three referees, one of
whom must be your current or previous employer should be submitted within one week from the date of the advert. Applications should be clearly marked ‘INTERNAL AUDITOR’ as the subject and the position applied for should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary on email:

moh.hrm@health.go.ug

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