Risk & Compliance Officer Job in Kenya

 Job Title: Risk & Compliance Officer

Hiring Organization: Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Medical
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES Competitive
Date Posted: 03/10/2024

At Mater Misericordiae Hospital, our most valuable resource are our employees. We aim to provide the best client experience by having the right employees on the right jobs.

Position Summary

Co-ordinating the implementation of risk and compliance framework; risk identification, assessment and mitigation process
Support the embedding of Risk Management into the operations of the Hospital
Performing independent reviews on compliance with the Hospitals laid policies and procedures; observance of regulatory requirements and highlight exceptions or violations Coordinating the Risk & Compliance Departments general administrative& Operational functions

Key Responsibilities


  • Coordinating and improving risk management within departments
  • Reviewing all internal and external audit reports for reporting and remediation
  • Monitoring and reporting on any adverse Key Performance Indicator/ Key Risk Indicator trends that arise
  • Monitoring resolution of all associated Internal Audit recommendations post audit issues
  • Tracking and analyzing incidences of fraud (successful and attempted) identifying causes and implementing with respective units’ comprehensive measures to close loopholes
  • Supporting the training of staff on Risk and Control Self-Assessment
  • Coordinating the operationalization of the risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) framework across the hospital
  • Ensuring development and implementation of continuous risk identification and assessment program through timely completion of RCSA’S and Risk Reports
  • Working with Business units within the hospital to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities
  • Supporting the development and improvement of Risk related Standard Operating Policies and Procedures across the various Business and Support units
  • Interdepartmental support in collecting and collating risk and compliance management information for management review
  • Championing documentation of inter-departmental Service Level Agreements during quality assurance reviews
  • Business Continuity Management through updating, training of staff, testing as per schedule and supporting the development and implementation of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) framework for the hospital
  • Coordinating the administrative and logistical duties of the risk and compliance department

Required Qualifications for the Position

  • University graduate with a business,Legal and/ or IT academic background
  • A risk, audit, and information security risk-related professional qualification is an added advantage
  • 3 years working experience in the healthcare industry, with sound exposure to hospital operations, regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Well-rounded knowledge of the hospital’s operations and processes and excellent knowledge of hospital policies and procedures
  • Ability to anticipate and mitigate risk by developing appropriate risk management policies for the hospital
  • Well informed on relevant regulatory requirements and risk management guidelines in healthcare
  • Working knowledge of quality management systems especially in healthcare

How To Apply

If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, Copies of Academic Certificates, a copy of your latest pay slip (if applicable) and three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to reach us not later than 31st March 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note Mater Misericordiae Hospital does not charge any fee at any stage of our recruitment process