Internal Audit Consultant (01)

Vacancy : 1

Job Description

Organization information:
Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) is a non-governmental and not for profit organization dedicated to seeking innovative solutions to strengthen health systems in developing countries for effective service delivery and surveillance of infectious, non-infectious, and neglected tropical diseases. We focus in three key areas:
improve laboratory systems and services critical for disease management, surveillance, and prevention; enhance field surveillance and epidemiological training for relevant animal and human-health to mitigate threats posed by diseases; and improve service delivery at all health levels.

Our major collaborators include Ministries of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Centers for Disease Control, Mastercard Foundation and several bi-lateral organizations.

Purpose of the role
The Internal Audit Consultant will set up the internal audit function, develop an internal audit charter for the organization and conduct in-house refresher training to GHSS internal audit unit.

Primary duties and responsibilities

The Internal Audit Consultant will undertake to develop the internal audit charter for GHSS that will include but not limited to:

• Scope, purpose and mission of the internal audit;
• Responsibilities;
• Authorities;
• Internal audit plan;
• Reporting and monitoring methodology;
• Internal audit procedures;
• Assessment plans and tools;
• Job description of the Internal Auditor

Education & Experience

Academic requirements and relevant experience

• Relevant academic qualification in the audit field or other related domain.
• Professional audit certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) would be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in developing internal audit charter for organizations.
• Experience with a funded not for profit organization would be an added advantage

Must Have

Required skills

• Solution-oriented and deadline-driven.
• High sense of organization and time-keeping skills
• The ability to keep calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines;
• The ability to think objectively;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good service delivery reputation.

Languages

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Remuneration

• The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable.
• This is a full time position for a three (3) year contract with the possibility to renew

Submission of Application
Complete application files comprising of an application, a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and copies of the required academic qualifications can be submitted either online via recruitment@ghsscm.org, or physically at GHSS head office at Denver Bonamoussadi, Douala from 9am – 2pm, Monday to Friday.

NB: Applicants should submit their documents in either word format or pdf.

• We strongly welcome early applications. Consideration will be given to candidates who submitted a complete application file and on time.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not been contacted fifteen (15) days after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Status

Full Time

Educational Requirements

BS

Experience Requirements

1 - <3 Years

Job Location

Office

Salary

The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable