Join Nisa Premier Hospital as Head of Internal Audit: Drive Excellence in Healthcare Governance

Nisa Premier Hospital, a pioneer in advanced healthcare in Nigeria, is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our esteemed team as the Head of Internal Audit. This is a pivotal leadership role designed to fortify our commitment to exceptional patient care, robust financial health, and operational integrity.

About Nisa Premier Hospital

Founded in 1996 by the internationally acclaimed gynecologist and fertility expert, Dr. Ibrahim Wada, Nisa Premier Hospital holds a significant place in Nigeria's medical history. We are proud to have delivered Nigeria's first-ever test tube baby through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in February 1998, a landmark achievement authenticated by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Since then, we have facilitated the birth of over 1000 IVF babies, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to medical innovation and patient success.

From an initial 8-bed facility, Nisa Premier Hospital has evolved into a 35-bedded, high-profile institution in Abuja, renowned for its focus on obstetrics & gynecology and pediatrics, alongside comprehensive general practice. Our continuous expansion, including a newly completed edifice equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities, underscores our commitment to providing stress-free, premium healthcare services to all our patients, including those with high net worth. At Nisa, we blend pioneering medical achievements with compassionate, top-tier care.

The Opportunity: Head of Internal Audit

As the Head of Internal Audit, you will play a critical, independent role in strengthening Nisa Premier Hospital's governance, risk management, and internal control framework. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring compliance, safeguarding our assets, and ultimately supporting the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sector where your work directly impacts lives and organizational health.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Audit Planning: Develop and implement an annual risk-based internal audit plan and budget, informed by enterprise-wide risk assessments.
Assurance & Advisory: Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, and strategic initiatives, while promoting ethical conduct and accountability across the hospital.
Enterprise-wide Risk Evaluation: Proactively evaluate risks across all critical areas, including clinical, operational, financial, IT, cybersecurity, and patient safety, advising Management on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
Internal Control Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of internal controls, covering preventive, detective, corrective, and system controls, segregation of duties, and approval processes to ensure their effectiveness.
Financial Audit Expertise: Lead financial audits encompassing revenue assurance, treasury, payroll, asset management, inventory controls, budgeting, capital expenditure, and comprehensive financial reporting.
Operational Efficiency Audits: Perform operational audits across vital departments such as patient administration, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, theatre operations, procurement, and stores management.
Clinical Governance Audits: Oversee audits of clinical governance, focusing on patient safety, medical records integrity, infection prevention, clinical documentation, quality assurance, accreditation standards, and incident management.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensure rigorous compliance with hospital policies, healthcare regulations, labor laws, tax laws, procurement requirements, financial regulations, data protection laws, and professional standards.
IT & Cybersecurity Audits: Audit information systems, including Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), cybersecurity protocols, access controls, backup processes, and AI governance frameworks.
Fraud Risk Management: Lead fraud risk assessments, investigate allegations, review whistleblowing reports, and continually strengthen fraud prevention controls.
Reporting & Follow-up: Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to Management and the Audit Committee, monitoring the implementation of recommendations and escalating unresolved issues efficiently.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of internal audit principles within a complex organizational structure, ideally with experience in the healthcare sector. Your qualifications should include:

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
A Master's Degree (MBA, MSc Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Management, or a related field) is a mandatory requirement.
A minimum of 20 years of post-graduation experience.
Possession of relevant professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA.
A minimum of 15 years of post-professional qualification experience in internal or external audit.
At least 5 years of audit experience within the healthcare sector is a significant advantage.
A minimum of 5 years of management or leadership experience in an audit, risk, or assurance role.

Why Join Nisa Premier Hospital?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a critical function in a prestigious hospital known for its pioneering spirit and commitment to excellence. You will contribute to a legacy of healthcare innovation and play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and sustainability of our operations, ultimately impacting the well-being of our community.