Internal Audit & Risk Officer

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

Position Context
Reporting to the Internal Audit & Risk Manager, the Internal Audit & Risk Officer will assist in providing independent, objective assurance, and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the Hospital operations. The Internal Audit & Risk Officer will assist in ensuring that the Hospital accomplishes its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

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

• Testing the internal controls of the Hospital and recommend improvements
• Identifying risky areas of the business and advise the hospital on how they can be mitigated
• Carry out follow up audits to verify whether recommended improvements have been implemented
• Examining the Hospitals records and documents to detect fraud and errors
• Examine that the Hospital is compliant with all legal requirements
• Examine compliance of hospital procedures and policies by all employees
• Test compliance with the budget

Educational Qualifications and Experience
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Auditing
• At least three years hands on experience in a related field.
• Must be registered and paid up member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Requisite knowledge, abilities and skills
• High integrity
• Team working
• Good communication skills
• Appraising himself with emerging global business risks
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Hospital business knowledge
• Ability to make independent judgement
• Ability to work to deadlines even under pressure
• Self-determination and confidence
• Excellent problem-solving 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 Friday, 8th March, 2024 to:

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