Kenya Internal Audit & Risk Manager at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based health solutions provider founded by an ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organization’s core mandate is being a reliable provider for quality and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread throughout Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.

The position reports to the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management and is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value by systematically monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes.

i. Develop and implement effective internal audit, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and business continuity management frameworks to enable the organization deliver its strategic objectives

ii. Plan, conduct and manage internal audits to assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

iii. Identify, assess manage and mitigate organizational risks

iv. Conduct special audits requested by Management and Board of Directors

v. Follow up with relevant staff to confirm implementation of audit recommendations, addressing identified gaps for effective risk mitigation

vi. Use resources; human, materials and time optimally and effectively to achieve audit and risk management objectives

vii. Supervise and guide internal audit and risk management team to ensure thorough and timely coverage of assignments

viii. Manage performance of the internal audit and risk management team for operational efficiency and attainment of set objectives

ix. Coordinate audit activities with external auditors by maintaining regular communication for and alignment with organizational activities and compliance with expectations

x. Prepare audit and risk management reports for presentation to management and Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board for decision making

If you fit this profile, kindly email your written application and CV to

hr@meds.or.ke

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