Background

St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital (SFRRH) Ifakara, is one of Tanzania’s prominent Regional Referral Hospitals and a leading faith-based tertiary healthcare institution under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ifakara. The Hospital is nationally recognized for its excellence in delivering quality healthcare services, advancing medical research, and promoting professional education.

The Hospital now invites applicant who are self-motivated, honest, and dedicated individual to fill the following position:

Position: Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of financial controls, operational procedures, compliance systems, and risk management processes within the hospital. The role ensures that all hospital operations, financial activities, procurement processes, inventory management, and administrative functions are conducted in compliance with hospital policies, healthcare regulations, and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across hospital departments.
• Review billing systems, procurement procedures, inventory, and cash management processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of financial or operational risks with advice to the management and the Board on proper risk mitigations and corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor implementation of External Audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Assist in fraud prevention, risk assessment, and internal control improvement initiatives.
• Analyse financial records, operational data, and departmental procedures to detect irregularities or inefficiencies.
• Support external auditor and regulatory auditing procedures when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethical standards at all times.

  Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in auditing, preferably within healthcare or hospital operations.
• Candidates with a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification will have an added advantage.
• Proficiency in auditing software, SQL, and Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures, risk analysis and healthcare compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospital/accounting management systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments effectively.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications, including signed application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Copies of academic certificates. The application must clearly indicate the job title being applied for and be addressed to:

The Director General

St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital

P.O. Box 73, Ifakara

Morogoro, Tanzania

Applications may be submitted in person to the Hospital’s Human Resources Office or sent via email to: info@stfrancisifakara.or.tz, not later than 24^th May 2026.