Job Title:  Compliance Officer  

Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda

Reports to: Project Director

About Organisation:

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.

About the JCRC USAID/LPHS- Kigezi & Lango:

USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) to increase access to and utilization of quality HIV and TB services in the Kigezi and Lango regions.

Job Summary:   The compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that all program work comply with donor and JCRC policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support field office to comply with the donor and JCRC policies and procedures by reviewing systems in place and making recommendation to the supervisor.
• Perform internal reviews in JCRC offices/Sub Awards and transactions ensuring compliance and adherence with Organization and donor requirements.
• Ensure internal developed SOPs, policies and procedures are adhered to by carrying out system reviews to see compliance with the established SOPs.
• Follow up audit issues and support management implementation to close the issues
• Support the Compliance & Risk Management function on fraud and suspected fraud investigation where applicable.
• Performs the critical function of third-party verification of activity and financial verification on wide range of field activities
• Keep staff abreast of internal standards and business goals by doing CPDs and attending continuous professional development courses during JCRC meetings.
• Carry out spot checks and compliance reviews on various functions such as inventory and Stores management, Fleet management, procurement, and program implementation among others.
• Perform regular financial compliance reviews which include cash counts (spot checks), review of accounts, documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure.
• Carry out reviews of financial transactions basing on appropriate sample size laying emphasis on most risky areas; document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution.
• Regularly review and help ensure compliance with all local legal requirements including registration, taxes, and local labor laws.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelors-level education/training or equivalent experience in Finance and Business Management or related technical fields.
• At least five (5) years of experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting, and/or public health programs highly desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training.
• Experience with US Government-funded projects and acquisition and assistance rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of granting procedures, from grant start-up, award management, to close out.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to implement procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage various activities in a team setting with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing contracts and managing an acquisition process to completion.
• Strong time management/task prioritization skills.
• Computer literacy required (especially Excel, MS Word and Windows).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing

All applications should be addressed to Head Human Resources via jobs@jcrc.org.ug. Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages.

Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification. The public is further strongly advised to be vigilant about fraudsters masquerading to be recruiting on JCRC’s behalf using Whatsapp and other unofficial means of communication.