Director Finance and Planning - Employment,career opportunity in Tanzania

Job Title:  Director Finance and Planning
Location: Dar Es Salaam
Deadline: 17th Jan 2014
Muhimbili National Hospital


Position Description:

From:The Guardian, 9 January 2014
Job Reference:MNH/DFP/12/13

Job Summary:

The Director Finance and Planning will be responsible for generation of revenue and soliciting donations in order to bridge the wide gap between actual institutional budget and the government subventions as well as put strong controls in order to safeguard internal revenue generation and improve the income of the hospital. He/she shall be expected to commit and involve motivated staff in teaching, research and consultancy and shall report to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate other Directorates in the hospital to articulate the CSP aspirations of MNH and to internalize the  planning culture;

Prepare annual institutional budget for MNH, and evaluate weekly & monthly updates and oversee E management of finances/payroll in line with the MNH financial regulations;

Evolve financial and accounting policies and procedures in consultation with the Hospital Management and thl of Trustees;

Prepare quarterly progress reports on implementation of the MNH Corporate Strategic Plan and facilitate coni of internal and external audit of MNH books of accounts;

Prepare financial reports, tax returns and interim reports required by Management for appropriate decision rna Ensure timely and accurate implementation of computerized system in all MNH financial areas; and Review financial budgets and cash flow projections.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should possess:

A Degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with Certified Public Accountant Professional Certificate (CPA) and registered with NBAA;

An additional Masters degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage;

A minimum of eight (8) years of practical work experience in a reputable organization five (5) of which as Head of Finance Department;

Good working knowledge of computerized financial systems is essential and Fluent in both written and spoken EI and Swahili; and

Must be mature, well trained, and capable of providing expert strategic leadership as a Director

Skills and competencies

Personal skills in finance and related discipline, excellent report writing skills;

Current membership to accounting, auditing and finance professional's bodies is a must;

Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of principles of new public Management and familiar with health reform Good leadership skills and qualities;

Able to communicate with proven interpersonal skills; Impeccable persona' qualities of transparency and integrity; and

Veracity in the critical management skills of transformation leadership, action planning, performance and total qu management, team building, decision making, problem solving and change management.

 Application Instructions:

Remuneration
Remuneration for all positions shall be offered commensurate with the MNH Scheme of Service.

Muhimbili National Hospital is an equal opportunely employer. If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees 10 the address below, quoting the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.

Applications should be submitted to the address below

Applications for this position are open for only qualified local applicant



The Director     
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz
P O Box 1559
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Fax +255(22) 2116379