Finance Manager
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI - CRISPP PROJECT
Applications are invited for the following positions:-
The University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine,
through the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences,
has received funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support the
implementation of high quality, equitable, accessible, sustainable and comprehensive HIV
prevention, care and treatment and support services in Nairobi and Central Kenya regions.
To achieve this objective, the Project seeks to fill the following positions.
FINANCE MANAGER – 1 POST (Re-Advert) - AC/2/82/13-
CHS
Location: Nairobi with
frequent field travel
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the
coordination of financial activities of a multi-project program in diverse locations in Nairobi and
Central Kenya. The successful applicant will, among other responsibilities,
• Supervise and coordinate the provision of all
financial support to the project, ensuring that
appropriate controls and reporting structures are
maintained in accordance with Grantee and Donor rules and regulations.
• Advise the PI/PD on all financial matters,
particularly enhancing internal control and risk
management mechanisms to minimize inherent operational
risks
• Coordinate and act as focal point for issues
relating to finance (including salary, and any other disbursements) to sub-guarantees.
• Supervise sub-contract and field accountants.
• Prepare monthly financial reports that include cash
flow reports, audits and projections.
• Take part in resource mobilization activities
including proposal development, costing and budgeting.
• Develop and implement strategies for capacity building
of partner organizations in all aspects of financial management especially developing
mechanisms to mobilize and manage resources for priority public health
interventions
Applicant must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's
degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a related field
and a minimum of five years of relevant and progressive work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Professional accounting qualifications, CPA (K) or ACCA, will be mandatory. Prior experience in audit and
knowledge of GOK and USG financial rules and procedures will be strongly desired. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) programs and major accounting software systems (ERP) is
desired. Those with postgraduate training in project management, procurement and supply chain
management or strategic management will have an added advantage.
Please note that all the position is full-time and on
a one year contract renewable on
satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Please note also that the University of Nairobi is an
equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NOTE:
Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of the
application letter and supporting documents stating their preferred location in
the letter to :-
The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197 00100,
Nairobi.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY: MARCH 15, 2013
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