Deputy Director Internal Audit Job NCI-K

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Job Purpose

To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Institute. In addition, internal auditors assist the Institute accomplish its strategic objectives by effecting a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing compliance with controls in functional areas and report findings to management, and if important, to the audit committee;
• Overseeing the conducting of scheduled and ad hoc audits in the Institute;
• Providing advice on effective audit management and control systems;
• Overseeing audit of compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, circulars and Institute policies issued from time to time;
• Ensuring quarterly and annual reports are promptly filed as appropriate;
• Ensuring the mainstreaming of quality management practices and risk management in the Department;
• Ensuring the planning and budgeting and approve all expenditure for the Department;
• Advising on use of and implementation of modern technology for effective audit management and control; and
• Offer technical support to the Audit Committee.
• Managing performance, training and mentorship of staff and
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Internal Audit or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA);
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent;
• Be a registered member, in good standing, of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications to:

Chief Executive Officer
National Cancer Institute of Kenya
SHA Building- Parking Complex 5th Floor
P.O Box 27437-00100
NAIROBI

As to reach the Institute on or before 11th May, 2026, 5:00 pm East African time.

Details of the application can be accessed through ncikenya.go.ke/work-with-us/#jobs.

Please submit your applications through recruitment@ncikenya.go.ke. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.