Ministry of Health Hiring Finance Officer

he 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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Please Note:

1. Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
2. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. The State Department for Medical Services is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
5. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
6. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
7. Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

Vacancy No.: SDMS/ DHP/013

Job Description

As a Finance Officer, you will report to the Project Support Manager and oversee financial planning, budget utilization, and expenditure tracking. You will ensure compliance with financial policies, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports for audits.

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

1. Track and submit all project cost and expenditures;
2. Develop project accounting framework that facilitate reporting as per the contract;
3. Preparation of the budget, control and periodic project financial reporting;
4. Monitor Project budget utilization to ensure efficient utilization of allocated funds and alert management of any risks exposure;
5. Examine monthly expenditure controls and commitments to identify possible project budget deficits;
6. Review of financial procedures and policies in line with the regulations and contract while ensuring compliance with internal controls;
7. Analyze, reconcile and maintain the general ledger accounts, while establishing any un reconciling items;
8. Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments, including supporting;
9. document documentation and appropriate descriptions;
10. Prepare and analysis all project financials as per the contract for annual audit;
11. Coordinate external and internal audits and ensure its effective implementation of recommendation;
12. Preparation and submission of financial, accounting and management reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually for decision making;
13. Coordinate project bank reconciliations with consortium members;

Required qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Commerce (finance option), Accounting,  Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part II;
4. A member of the relevant professional body;
5. Proficiency in computer applications packages; and
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Timelines and milestones

The contract period is for two years which is renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

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