Deputy Director, Internal Audit Job SHA

Deputy Director, Internal Audit Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 3

Remuneration:

Basic Salary: Kes.243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 x 17,115 – 359,538 x 17,987 – 377,525 x 18,870 – 396,395 x 19,817 – 416,212 pa.
House Allowance: Kes 65,000/=, Commuter Allowance: Kes 26,000/=, Entertainment Allowance: Kes 12,500/=

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of work experience, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Internal Audit, or comparable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA-K) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) Part III from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

This cadre is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership of the internal audit function for planning and conducting operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and organizational risk in the Authority.

Functions: 

• Carrying out internal audits to ensure compliance with approved management policies, procedures, and control systems.
• Reviewing and recommending sound internal controls.
• Carrying out special audit assignments and investigations.
• Planning and implementing annual audit programs.
• Reviewing and development of audit manuals.
• Participating in the preparation of budgets and ensuring effective controls.
• Ensuring compliance with organizations’ policies and procedures; liaising with other departments on implementation of internal control recommendations.
• Ensuring effective utilization of resources.
• Advising the Authority on financial matters.
• Reviewing of SHA’s annual budgets and accounts.
• Ensuring achievement of set targets of the department.
• Preparing timely and accurate reports.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

How to submit online applications

• Create an account
• Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
• Click on the vacancies tab
• On the jobs list, click on View Details to access the details of a particular job
• At the bottom section of the job’s detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Apply by 19th August, 2025 by 5.00P.M