Head of Internal Audit

Role Overview

The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for delivering impartial and objective assurance and advisory services that enhance governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks within the hospital. This leadership role encompasses evaluating financial, operational, clinical, and regulatory controls to ensure asset protection, compliance adherence, and support for patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-focused internal audit strategy, budget, and assess enterprise-wide risks.
• Provide independent auditing on governance processes, risk management, internal controls, and strategic projects while fostering ethical practices and accountability.
• Evaluate risks across various departments including clinical operations, finance, IT, cybersecurity, and patient safety; advise management on new and emerging risk factors.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls such as preventive measures, detection systems, corrective actions, segregation of duties, and approval protocols.
• Conduct thorough financial audits in areas including revenue assurance, treasury, payroll, asset management, inventory, budgeting, capital expenditures, and financial disclosures.
• Oversee operational audits involving patient administration, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, theatres, procurement, and inventory management.
• Perform clinical governance audits focusing on patient safety, medical records management, infection control, clinical documentation, quality assurance, accreditation, and incident tracking.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, healthcare legislation, labor and tax laws, procurement standards, financial regulations, data protection policies, and professional codes.
• Audit information systems such as Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), cybersecurity measures, access controls, data backup procedures, and AI governance frameworks.
• Lead efforts in managing fraud risks including assessment, investigations, reviewing whistleblowing reports, and fortifying fraud deterrent controls.
• Compile and deliver audit findings reports to management and the Audit Committee; track progress on recommendations and escalate unresolved concerns accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Management, or a related discipline) is mandatory.
• At least 20 years of professional experience following graduation.
• Possession of professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in internal or external auditing roles.
• At least 5 years of audit experience specifically within the healthcare sector is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of management or leadership experience in audit, risk management, or assurance settings.

Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and contact details of three referees familiar with their work.

Applications should be emailed to the designated HR address before the deadline of 31st July 2026. The subject line of the email must include the applicant’s full name and the role applied for.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further proceedings.