REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
WESTERN PROVINCE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL)

Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to improve the management of TB. STIs and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province since 2006. To further strengthen the programs, WPHO is inviting applications from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following vacant positions on contract basis subject for renewal:

JOB TITLE: Compliance Officer

LOCATION: Provincial Health Office

REPORTS TO: Principal investigator

JOB PURPOSE:

The Job holder will be responsible for supporting the operations of the project to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and donor regulations to help ensure effective delivery of high-quality implementation of programs in the Province.

PRINCIPAL ACCONTABILITIES

• Develop and monitor the implementation of project policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and investigations of compliance issues, to ensure that procedures are followed.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
• Review documentation, such as procurement records, to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.
• Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, procedures.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle on risk management and control management over operations effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process on compliance
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with managernent and audit committee
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sectors rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Recommend resolution of compliance challenges or abrogation

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Full grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) Levels
• Must be between the age of 21 and 45 years
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant Degrees strongly preferred in Accounting
• Master’s will be an added advantage
• Must have four (4) years of relevant traceable experience in PEPFAR Programs, of which a minimum of two years entailing audit, compliance or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations and familiarity with international standards for internal control and risk and compliance management
• Knowledge of GRZ and/or USG financial regulations
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages

Other skills/Attributes:

Computer literate, Managerial skills, good Interpersonal relations, ability to use initiative and trustworthiness.