jobs opportunity at Medical Stores Department (MSD),Medical Stores Department (MSD):As core fundamentals of our business, MSD has served the nation for more than 20 years and continue to innovate different initiatives in our supply chain system. MSD shares ideas with all our stakeholders to ensure that their concerns are consistently understood and addressed to MSD developments.
Procurement procedures are adhered and implemented; MSD is the largest importer of which 80% of medicines, 90% of medical supplies and 100% laboratory supplies are imported from different countries across the world. MSD continues to collaborate with private sector to open local manufacturing facilities as provided in Public Private Partnership Act, 2010. MSD envisages that this will enable MSD and the country at large to source essential medicines and medical supplies locally and therefore reduce importation costs and lead-time as well as storage costs.
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CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR.
APPLICATION TIMELINE:2022-07-30 2022-08-12.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To oversee the implementation of audit policies, standards and practices for MSD;
ii. To provide regular briefing to the Director General on evaluation of the adequacy of the internal control structure of MSD;
iii. To oversee the preparation of annual risk based internal Audit plans and fraud risks assessment;
iv. To advise management on risk prevention measures to reduce frequency or severity as per audit reports;
v. To oversee the preparation of quarterly reports for submission to the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and Ministry of Finance Internal Audit Division;
vi. To oversee the implementation of recommended/corrective actions on the findings of both internal and external quality assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP);
vii. To oversee preparations and ensures proper execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan;
viii. To coordinate the review and report on proper control over MSD operations including the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the Department;
ix. To liaise with external auditors on issues of mutual interest;
x. To oversee implementation of MSD’s strategic plan in relation to Internal Audit objectives;
xi. To be responsible for implementation of financial and planning performance contract and Strategic Management Office (SMO) targets in the Unit;
xii. To conduct Performance Review and Appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback; and
xiii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s and Bachelor degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent. Master Degree must be related to Bachelor Degree. Candidate must possess Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (T), ACCA, ACA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualifications recognized by NBAA) with eight years working experience in related field and should be at the rank of at least Senior Officer. Possession of either Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION
Medical Stores Department (MSD).