Type: Departments

Mission

Our mission is to strengthen good governance, by proactively supporting and monitoring internal stakeholders in their commitment to compliance. Through integrity, transparency, and accountability, we strive to foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance excellence across all levels of the organization.

Main functions and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Audit Steering Committee in order to develop and implement a robust audit approach across the Ministry by planning and designing targeted audit programs for various entities within the Ministry.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on completed audit and investigative tasks, detailing findings and recommendations for further action.
• Oversee the execution of audit recommendations to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to compliance standards.
• Execute planned strategies, initiatives, and operational goals in line with the Ministry’s objectives.
• Foster a risk management culture in day-to-day operations and decision making.
• Lead in the establishment and implementation of Policies, Procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote good governance, ensuring compliance with legislation, government policies, and procedural standards across the Ministry.

General Description of Documents Held

Documents held by the Compliance and Investigations Division are internal reports emanating from own investigations & fact-finding boards which are classified as confidential.

Mission Statement

To provide the timely support to the Permanent Secretary, and on his behalf, to the various Departments, Entities, Authorities and Units within the Ministry for Health and Active Aging (Health) and also to the Minister’s Secretariat as may be required.

Strategic Objectives

The Directorate’s objective is to provide close horizontal co-operation across the various Departments, Directorates, Entities, Units and Hospitals which comprise the Ministry in direct support to the Permanent Secretary. It aims is to link up on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, work and initiatives undertaken by internal and external stakeholders and to strive to strengthen this link by providing the necessary support and facilitate and improve internal communication. The Directorate strives to assist the Permanent Secretary by anticipating issues, provide information and advice and encourages a climate wherein management and staff can work effectively together to ensure the implementation of decisions, policies and projects contribute towards the Ministry’s goals. The Directorate also strives to meet standards of excellence and increase efficiencies through the use of technology and to develop the leadership abilities and potential of its team through best practices and continuous professional development training.