Assistant Director Internal Auditor

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

Coordinating development, implementation and review of internal audit systems, procedures, guidelines and strategic Internal audit framework to provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Laboratory’s management operations and internal controls;

Guiding preparation of audit programs to ensure that audits are planned and professionally managed for purposes of adequacy in audit findings;

Providing guidance in assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans;

Coordinating review of the adequacy of the Internal Control systems to mitigate risks;

Coordinating the audit activity diary;

Facilitating execution of audits/ investigations;

Supporting various Departments in setting control measures;

Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting information/ records maintained by the Laboratory;

Guiding planning and leading execution of information security audits across the Laboratory;

Inspecting and evaluating financial and information systems, management procedures and security control;

Investigating and assessing potential risks for assigned projects and accounts;

Ensuring compliance to operation system with corporate security policies and related government regulations;

Assessing the exposure resulting from ineffective or missing control practices;

Interpreting audit results against defined criteria;

Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation;

Establishing a follow up mechanism on recommendations received from all internal and external audits;

Evaluating progress of implementation and effectiveness of action taken; and

Coordinating the preparation of audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions.

Person specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

Cumulative service period of 12 years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position.

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);

Certification in any of the following: Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) in good standing: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFA) OR Internal Audit Quality Assessor;

Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

Proficiency in computer applications.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

Duly filled NQCL employment application form

National Identity card

Relevant academic and professional certificates

Duly signed application letter

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory

University of Nairobi

School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH

P.O. Box 29726 – 00202

NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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