Ministry of Health Senior Accountant Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Senior Accountant Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.


Terms of service: 18-Month Contract

Station: Nairobi/NBTTS HQ

Requirements for appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other
relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution

Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;

5 years’ work experience

2 years in the function of accounting

Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Specific Duties

Reports to Head, KNBTTS

To facilitate budget development

Develop and Implement a Finance

and Accounting system for the Service, including during its Transition to a semiautonomous institution that is functional, within regulations and integrated with essential systems such as Human Resource and
Activities

To undertake financial planning and execution of budgets in line with approvals and regulations

Ensure compliance of KNBTTS with finance and accounting requirements of the Service and of MOH

Liaise with function areas of the Service and with MOH to develop MTEF plans, budget proposals, engage in MTEF negotiations, advise the Head and facilitate budget availability

Liaise with function areas to make accounting returns for the Service

Liaise with the MOH Internal Audit Department on an on-going basis

To liaise with MOH Finance and Accounts Departments for execution of budget, making returns, reporting,

Note: The best senior accountant officer will be selected based on qualifications and
relevant experience

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Senior Accountant Officer - Jobs in Kenya


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