Compliance Director at Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN)

The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) LTD / GTE is the operational arm and an affiliate of Georgetown University Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) in Nigeria. GGHN is a Non–profit, Non- Governmental Organization in Nigeria that promotes best practices in health care delivery and research using local and internationally adapted models to strengthen health systems.

We require the services of individuals with skills and expertise to work on an anticipated HIV Care and Treatment program by USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) in the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Director

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Overview

• The compliance director is responsible for project compliance with USAID regulations and policies.
• The Director will report to the board of directors while working closely with the project management team.
• The compliance director will maintain an open channel of communication with the AOR, and other relevant staff as directed by USAID/Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the organization’s operations and business transactions are compliant with the terms and conditions of the ACE awards and applicable USAID policies, rules, and regulations  
• Maintain an open channel of communication with the AOR and other relevant staff as directed by USAID/ Nigeria
• Develop compliance programs, review company policies, and advise the organization’s management on possible risks
• Interprets new GON and USG regulations and presents them in clear terms to the organizations’ senior management; Design and implement internal policies that ensure that they can meet these new regulations
• Ensure the organization operated in a legal and ethical manner and respond to policy violations while meeting project objectives
• Responsible for training staff on these internal policies and monitoring their effectiveness
• Develop project policies in relation to compliance
• Review employees work and provide advice on compliance.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc / BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field including a compliance certification and Master’s Degree in relevant field. 
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role including progressive experience in risk management, Internal and external audit, and compliance; demonstrated knowledge of legal requirements and procedures
• Specialized knowledge:  Familiar with risk management and industry standards. Certificate in compliance management a plus
• Skills: Strong written and oral communications skills; Ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
• Interpersonal/Individual Competencies: Possess high ethical standards, excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Interactions and Conditions:

• Willingness to travel. 

Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2022.