ZAMBIA MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES AGENCY (ZAMMSA) — EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 🔍
Grade: ZMS 02 | Position: Director – Internal Controls (x01)

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Nationals to fill the position of Director – Internal Controls (x01) .

Reports to: Director General

Main Job Purpose:

To coordinate the development and implementation of robust internal audit and risk management strategies in order to provide risk-based, objective and reasonable assurance on governance and internal controls as well as identify potential risks and proactively mitigate against them.

Main Responsibilities:

• Audit & Risk Strategy: Coordinate development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans, policies, and internal control frameworks.
• Internal Audit & Reporting: Direct comprehensive audits of operations, procurement, financials, inventory, and supply chain; prepare audit reports for Board and Management.
• Enterprise Risk Management: Profile and assess operational, clinical supply, financial, and strategic risks to safeguard Agency assets and medicines.
• Compliance & Fraud Prevention: Monitor regulatory compliance and implement rigorous anti-fraud detection, investigation, and prevention mechanisms.
• Advisory & Training: Provide strategic risk insights to executive leadership; conduct institutional training on governance and risk awareness.
• Leadership: Direct Internal Controls staff, coordinate departmental budgets, and monitor PMS performance.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Full CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA , or equivalent. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an added advantage.
• Active member of ZICA / Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Minimum of 8 years’ work experience , 4 of which must be at senior management level .

How to Apply:

Interested persons should send applications with certified copies of NRC, academic and professional qualifications (validated by ZAQA), proof of regulatory membership/practicing license, and a detailed CV with 3 references to:

The Acting Director General
Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA)
P.O. Box 30207, Plot 6446, Mukwa Road, Lusaka, Zambia
📩 Email: [email protected]

📅 Closing Date: Sunday 18th October, 2026 at 17:00hrs

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]