In the presence of the Health Minister, Dr. Twafiq Al-Rabiah and President of the General Court of Audit (GCA) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Dr. Hussam Abdulmohsen Al-Angari, a memo of understanding (MoU) was signed today (Monday) between MOH and IIA.
The MoU aims at activating the strategic partnership between the two sides and means of cooperation to develop joint programs and to exchange expertise in the field of internal auditing, risks, governance, compliance, as well as providing scientific knowledge support to the healthcare internal auditors to help them obtain professional certificates. It also aims at boosting cooperation between members of the association and healthcare internal auditors in the field of joint researches.
It is noteworthy that the MoU coincides with the International Internal Audit Awareness Month, which is organized by MOH’s Internal Audit General Department and features several activities and events with the aim of raising the level of awareness about the duties and responsibilities of the internal auditors and enhancing self-monitoring; thus contributing to achieving goals and raising the level of performance in line with MOH’s strategic plans.