About This Role
This role sits at the intersection of healthcare operations and financial integrity, requiring you to ensure that Washington Healthcare’s expanding services remain both efficient and compliant. It is suited for an early-career professional who wants to move beyond basic accounting into process improvement within a fast-growing medical institution. As the company plans to evolve into a tertiary hospital, your audits will directly support its scalability by identifying inefficiencies in procurement, inventory, and patient service workflows.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The position seeks someone with 1–3 years of experience, but the emphasis on procurement and inventory review signals that practical exposure to supply chain auditing is more valuable than pure financial audit skills. The employer likely values candidates who understand how compliance intersects with healthcare delivery, especially in a setting where Ethiopian and international standards must align. A background in business administration or economics paired with a willingness to learn clinical context will set you apart.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any hands-on experience auditing operational processes rather than just financial records—mention specific examples of reviewing inventory controls or procurement cycles. Since Washington Healthcare serves both local and international communities, highlight your familiarity with compliance frameworks used in Ethiopian healthcare or similar sectors. Prepare to discuss how you would balance efficiency with regulatory rigor, as the company’s expansion plans make this a priority.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a junior auditor who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a healthcare institution’s growth. Given the specialized nature and competitive local healthcare sector, expect moderate competition from candidates with audit or supply chain backgrounds.
ABOUT WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE
Washington HealthCare Plc (WHC) is a specialized secondary care facility in Addis Ababa, providing quality and affordable healthcare to local and international communities. Managed by experienced Ethiopian, American, and visiting doctors, WMC opened in January 2015 and has since served over 120,000 patients. Initially an internal medicine specialty center, it offers 24-hour care with US and Ethiopian-trained doctors in sub-specialties like cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The center plans to expand into a multi-specialty service and ultimately a tertiary care hospital and medical school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assist in planning and executing operational and compliance audits.
- Review operational processes, procurement, inventory, and service delivery systems.
- Assess compliance with internal policies, healthcare regulations, and applicable laws.
- Evaluate procurement and supply chain processes for efficiency and compliance.
- Identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues.
- Prepare audit working papers and draft audit reports.
- Conduct field inspections and verify inventory and operational records.
- Support follow-up audits to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Maintain proper documentation of audit findings and evidence.
- Assist in improving operational audit tools and procedures.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Procurement & Supply Chain, Pharmacy, Medicine, or Public Health.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in audit or related fields; healthcare sector audit experience is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of procurement laws, inventory management, and compliance frameworks.
- Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy and attention to detail.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter online via the provided email address: [[email protected]]. Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.
Note: Only online applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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