INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGER

Mwaiwathu Private Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Internal Audit and Risk Manager tenable at the Hospital along Chileka Road in Blantyre.

Position Context

Reporting to the Audit, Finance and Audit Committee of the Board for audit issues and to the Chief Executive Officer for administrative issues, the Internal Audit and Risk Manager will provide independent assurance that the organizations risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. He will engage in consulting activities designed to add value and improve operations within the Hospital by planning, researching, developing and executing corporate audit policy and taking charge of all activities of the audit section. He will assist Management in the accomplishment of underlying company objectives.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Researching, planning and developing Internal Audit systems and methodologies.
• Checking effectiveness/adequacy of existing operational processes.
• Planning of Audits and other risk assessment investigations.
• Ensuring adherence to departmental budgets
• Auditing of departments
• Supervision in performance appraisals for internal audits, planning for resource allocation and training.
• Collaborating with external auditors
• Preparing Board papers on audit
• Ensure that issues of internal controls are considered during and in development of new procedures and policies.
• Oversee internal governance matters.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Auditing
• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Must be a registered and paid-up member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• At least five years hands on experience in a related field.
• Those with a Masters Degree in Business Administration will have an added advantage.

Requisite knowledge, abilities and skills

• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Strong team building skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High sense of urgency and results orientation
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.

Mode of Application

Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their application, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae with names and contacts of at least three credible referees, active e-mail addresses, and copies of relevant certificates by Saturday, 5th October, 2024 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Mwaiwathu Private Hospital Limited
P. O. Box 3067,
BLANTYRE
Email: mdpa@mwaiwathuhospital.com