Muhimbili National Hospital – Mloganzila

Internal Audit Unit

Internal Audit Unit

Internal audit unit is an independent unit with objective of issuing assurance and consulting activities to the Executive Director regarding the adequacy of the internal control process, risk management and governance processes aiming at adding value and improving organization operations.

The Unit report directly to Executive Director (ED) as per Organizational Structure.

Code of Ethics

Integrity

The integrity of Internal Auditors establishes trust and thus provide the basis for reliance on their judgement

Objectivity

Internal Auditors exhibit the highest level of professional objectivity in gathering, evaluating and communicating information about the activity or process being examined.

Confidentiality

Internal auditors respect the value and ownership of information they receive and do not disclose information without appropriate authority unless there is a legal or professional obligation.

Competency

Internal auditors apply the knowledge, skills, and experience needed in the performance of internal audit services.

Our Activities

Below are some of the activities performed by the unit;

  1. Advise the Executive Director on the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting and financial controls and ascertain the extent to which the Hospital assets are protected from losses arising from fraud, irregularity and corruption

  2. Provide the Executive Director and senior management with assurances on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system; and will report in writing to the Executive Director, the Audit Committee or any other statutory body, as the case may be on the completion of each audit, giving an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and reliability of the control framework for the areas reviewed and make recommendations where appropriate

  3. Assess compliance of the prescribed plans policies procedures and financial regulations and check the accuracy of account and other data developed within the Hospital

  4. Work in close collaboration with the external auditors to the Hospital

  5. Perform routine audit to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and advise the Executive Director on required changes

 

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