Project Finance Officer at Ministry of Health

VACANCY NO. – 001/2022

Requirements for appointment

Candidates who may wish to apply for the above position must posess the following:

•  Bachelors degree in any of the following areas: Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Finance; OR
• Any other Bachelor’s degree with Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) qualification;
• Member of ICPAK and in good standing;
• At least 3 years working experience in a donor funded project;
• Knowledge of Government of Kenya planning, budgeting and financial management procedures;
• Knowledge of organization of the health service delivery system in Kenya, including the devolved health system;
• Demonstrate ability and commitment to teamwork and coordination with multiple partners;
• Ability to work within set timelines;
• Self-motivated and creative;
• Modern computerized accounting skills such as Quick books, Pastel, SAGE and Navision, among others,
• Fullfilment of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the holder of the post will entail:

• Participate in the development of Global Fund budgets during funding request application, grant making and re-allocations;
• Prepare Global fund annual budgets;
• Ensure that Global Fund budgets are captured in the GoK/MoH printed estimates;
• Prepare the funds allocation against the activities, for all disbursements received from Principal Recipient;
• Supervise and train accountants in the unit for effective implementation of Financial Monitoring tool developed by Principal Recipient;
• Use the Financial monitoring tool to monitor expenses against the activities for which the disbursement was made;
• Ensure all grant expenditures are incurred in conformity with the laid down GoK and Global Fund financial requirements and procedures;
• Keep record of all disbursements to Sub-recipient and related expenses;
• Verify all invoices submitted by procurement agent to ensure that they are in conformity with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and the agreement between the Principal Recipient and the Procurement agent;
• Prepare periodic financial reports on Global Fund grant activities as required by Principal Recipient;
• Ensure queries on Sub-recipient financial management and financial reports as may be raised by Local Fund Agent or Global Fund secretariat are Promptly addressed;
• Prepare cash projections for Sub-recipient grant; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Department of National Health Systems Strengthening from time to time.

Important Things to Note

• Applicant 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 shall not be included;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and Professional certificates and transcripts during interviews;
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents;
• Serving officers shall be required to Produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the intervie

Remuneration

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Contract Terms for a period of three (3) years.