The Ministry of Health (MoH) is the Government body whose key mandate is to build a progressive, responsive and sustainable healthcare system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health to all Kenyans as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
The Ministry is undertaking an elaborate process to digitize its health ecosystem; a key enabler towards realization of Universal Health Coverage; through the Digital Health Agency (DHA), a body established under Part II of the Digital Health Act of 2023; with the mandate to develop, operationalize and maintain a secure, compressive and integrated health system through management of the core digital health systems and infrastructure.
The State Department for Medical Services has entered into an agreement with Safaricom Consortium for Provision of Healthcare Information Technology Digitalization for Universal Healthcare Project and has set up a Project Management Office to oversee the implementation of the project.
The Project seeks to recruit qualified and competent persons to fill vacant positions in the Project Management Office on a two-year contract (renewable) as shown below.
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Vacancy No. SDMS/ DHP/014
| Job Title | Accountant |
| Job grade | DUH6 |
| Reporting Structure | Project Support Manager |
| Number of vacancies | 1 |
| Terms of Service | Two (2) years Contract (Renewable) |
| Work Environment | Office Setting |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Remuneration | Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate |
| Job Location | Digital Health Agency Head Quarters |
Job Description
As an Accountant, you will report to the Project Support Manager and oversee financial documentation, budgeting, and financial reporting. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, reconcile accounts, and process payments.
Your role includes preparing financial statements, handling payroll, and ensuring accurate financial records. Strong attention to detail and accounting knowledge are essential.
Your role includes analyzing project costs, reviewing financial procedures, and coordinating internal and external audits. Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
- implementing all Decisions on matters pertaining to accounts;
- preparing annual reports and financial statements for presentation to the relevant authorities;
- Enforcing compliance to existing legal and policy framework guiding financial and accounting matters in the public service;
- preparing annual budget and work plan for the Division;
- Supervising all staff assigned to the accounts Unit and ensure that they have been assigned performance targets and are appraised promptly in accordance to the performance guidelines for the Institute.
- Guiding the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPS) including the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) techniques in accounting for Institute’s finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;
- Coordinating the development of departmental annual work plans and budgets and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
- Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable on a regular basis so that smooth functioning of the finances of the project can take place;
- Participate in the Development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
- Promoting good governance, providing leadership and fostering teamwork among employees and play a key role in managing and motivating staff;
- Validating final accounts prepared within time frame provided by legislations;
- Fostering a culture that promotes ethical practice within the Accounts unit;
- Facilitating operational accountability and team building; and
- Participating diligently in various committees as shall be appointed or tasked from time to time.
- Handle all financial transactions, financial records and accounts of the project;
- Process all bills in a timely manner to avoid inconveniences;
- fill out all the tax related forms for the project and also deposit the tax regularly;
- prepare journals, reconciliation statements and other such documents so as to make sure that all the financial activities of the project are kept in check and in a timely and regular basis.
Required qualifications, Skills and Experience
- At least six (6) years’ experience in handling financial accounting matters preferably in a project setting;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Membership to a relevant professional body such as Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent;
- Proficiency in computer application skills;
- Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and managerial ability; and
Timelines and milestones
The contract period is for two years which is renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
