Senior Internal Auditor at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Internal Auditor
Advert No : NQCL NO.27/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 6
No. of positions: 1

(a)Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
(i) Implementing audit guidelines, strategies, standards, guidelines and plans;
(ii) Developing individual audit engagement plan and ensure implementation;
(iii) Reviewing and evaluating the system of internal controls, assessing their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendations for their improvement;
(iv) Conducting audits and investigations on reported and suspected cases;
(v) Collecting and maintaining audit evidence and records;
(vi) Establishing appropriate means of verifying assets existence, ownership and valuation;
(vii) Executing information security audits across the Laboratory;
(viii) Evaluating financial and information systems, management procedures and security controls;
(ix) Evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness of operational processes and compliance with corporate security policies and related government regulations;
(x) Undertaking vulnerability assessments;
(xi) Analyzing the outputs of the risk assessment;
(xii) Maintaining audit implementation status records and feedback tool;
(xiii) Developing and administering risk-focused examination for IT systems; and
(xiv) Preparing draft audit reports on completion of each audit engagement.

(b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) Cumulative service period of six (6) years, relevant work experience, three (3) years’ of which should have been at the grade of Internal Auditor I;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management(Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iii) Passed Part III (Final) of Certified Public Accountants(CPA III) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iv) Registered with the Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
(v) Certification in any of the following:- Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) in good standing; CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) OR Internal Audit Quality Assessor;
(vi) Proficiency in computer applications;

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.