6. FINANCE OFFICER (1 POSITION)

Job Description

The Northwestern Provincial Health Office under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PERPAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is Seeking for eligible, self-motivated and qualified applicants for the positions listed below for the various levels (Provincial, District, Facility and Community).

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake accounting functions in order to enhance accountability of public funds and adherence to financial regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertakes effectively maintenance of finance records in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information
• Undertakes timely preparation of financial reports in order to facilitate decision making

• Undertakes effectively preparation of responses to audit queries in order to facilitate decision making
• Undertakes effectively processing of payroll outputs in order to facilitate payments of salaries, other allowances and recoveries
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Secondary Education:

Full Grade 12 School Certificate

Professional Qualifications: Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• At least 3 years relevant work experience

• Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

Communication Skills

i) Written Skills:

Able to write comprehensive reports

ii) Oral Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English

Other Skills/Attributes

Computer literate Confidentiality Integrity Numerical skills

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents:
Curriculum vitae with Three (3) traceable referees academic and professional qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and latest Practicing Licenses where applicable.
Please note that the advertisement will run from 13th to 25th November, 2024.

Applicants should only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on contract terms for an initial period of one (1) year subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
All applicants should provide valid phone numbers and valid email addresses for easy communication and must clearly indicate the position applied for.
Please note that all applications should be sent in hard copy to the
Provincial Health Director,
P.O Box 110099 Solwezi.

All applicants MUST enter their details and attach all relevant documents in the link provided below.
Qualified candidates who poses an understanding of the local context related to Health service provision are encouraged to apply.
Differently abled suitably qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.