About the hospital
The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The “Sisters of Mercy” first set up a 60-bed general hospital to cater mainly to the poor, indigenous Kenyans, with the primary mission being general healthcare. The colonial authorities granted 12 acres of land in a swampy, mosquito-infested area, which has since become the Industrial Area of Nairobi. In 1970, a 60-bed maternity ward was opened with antenatal, postnatal, and immunization clinics attached in order to improve the quality of maternity healthcare available to the poorer segments of the Nairobi population. In 1972, in recognition of the contribution of the hospital in training midwives to assist births in rural areas, Mater was chartered as a School of Midwifery. In 1975, a consultant’s block of 6 offices was opened, enabling specialized consultants to practice on-site and deliver significantly better medical services to the patients. In 1986, the hospital opened its own pharmacy, physiotherapy, and laboratory services and, in 1990, opened its counseling center for inpatients, outpatients, and staff who needed advice and guidance on family planning, HIV, and other concerns of psychological and/or physical nature.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the main duties and responsibilities are but are not limited to:
Main Duties
- Participate in the development and implementation of risk-based audit plans.
- To understand the risk profile of the business, you must gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various audits.
- Review financial information systems to evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial information.
- Assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
- Ensure proper documentation of audit procedures and tests. Obtain and retain audit evidence where required.
- Prepare audit reports for review by the audit manager.
- Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk, and control culture.
- Participate as an independent observer in the quarterly inventory count.
- Champion data analytics and continuous auditing in all assignments
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, e.g., heads of departments.
- Engage with heads of department to agree on recommendations and implementation timelines of audit recommendations.
- Follow-up on the progress of implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
- Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications for the Position
- Bachelors of Commerce degree or business-related degree
- Professional certification: CPA or ACCA
- CISA or related qualifications will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in the same capacity.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, and three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to [email protected] so as to reach us not later than October 5th, 2022.
