Compliance Officer Needed At Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO)

Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO) provides healthcare services to individuals, families, groups, companies and the government. We offer a comprehensive line of products and services that caters to the unique needs of all our members, at every price point.


We were incorporated on the 26th of August, 2010 and duly licensed by the regulatory authority(NHIS) to operate as a national HMO.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos



Key Functions/Responsibilities 

Interact with Regulators and update the business on regulatory developments
Ensure accreditation, returns and other statutory returns are done promptly and correctly too
Ensure that statutory and regulatory obligations are met and on a timely basis too. No infractions
Develop SLAs and SOPs for key operations and operational areas.
Make available to employees (with regular updates) a statement of policies, procedures and standards which they are expected to comply with and implement education and training (working with Human Resources function) to ensure employees have adequate awareness and understanding of internal control standards
Define and implement a process for ensuring that a compliance culture is embedded across the organization.
Renew permits and other licenses required for seamless operations of the business
Establish an effective, efficient and transparent system of internal control and ensure compliance by continuous reviews and recommendations.
Review and sign off all payment schedules (Claims, capitations, payroll etc.)
Monitor and report on compliance with established policies, procedures and processes on at least once a quarter
Education Required
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Accounting.
Membership of ICAN or ACCA
Post graduate degree in any business related courses could be of advantage

Experience Required

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an audit firm
A minimum of 3 years in a healthcare organization (Desirable).
Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures, standards and regulations (Essential)
Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:
Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with ability to articulate 
Customer oriented and service management focused.
Good decision making skills and can influence and establish credibility
Ability to display a Flexible approach to the role.
Ability to work under pressure
Task Prioritization.
recommendations on areas of improvement
Attention to detail and display of ownership
Ability to manage up and apply proactive methods and not be reactive

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume and Cover letter to: careers@avonhealthcare.com with the subject line: “Compliance Officer”

Application Deadline 8th June, 2015.