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Finance, Procurement & Property Management
Harar Regional Health Bureau
The central financial management arm of the Bureau — ensuring transparent, accountable, and efficient use of health sector resources across the Harar region.
6
Woredas
42
Staff
95%
Compliance
Mr. Belisti Tassew
Director of Finance
Directorate Profile
The Finance Directorate of Harar Regional Health Bureau is established under the regional public financial management framework to plan, mobilize, control, and report on all financial resources allocated to the health sector. It oversees budget preparation for regional hospitals, health centers, and woreda health offices; manages payroll for over 1,200 health professionals; and ensures every birr is accounted for through strengthened internal controls and regular audit coordination.
Mission
To manage health sector financial resources with transparency and efficiency — ensuring timely budget execution, proper expenditure control, and accurate financial reporting that supports quality healthcare delivery for the people of Harar.
Vision
A fully digitized, audit-compliant finance directorate that sets the standard for regional health financial management in Ethiopia — contributing to a healthy, prosperous Harar community.
Core Values
Integrity
Transparency
Accountability
Innovation
Excellence
Objectives
01
Budget Preparation
Prepare annual health sector budgets aligned with regional and national health priorities.
02
Expenditure Control
Ensure all health facility expenditures stay within approved budget limits.
03
Financial Reporting
Produce timely and accurate financial reports for bureau leadership.
04
Internal Controls
Maintain robust controls to safeguard assets and prevent financial misuse.
05
Digital Transformation
Automate payroll, procurement payment, and budget tracking via IFMIS.
06
Capacity Building
Train woreda finance staff on accounting standards and IFMIS usage.
Roles & Responsibilities
Budget Preparation & Submission
Consolidate woreda and hospital budget estimates for Regional Finance Bureau.
Payroll Administration
Process monthly salary for all health bureau and facility staff through IFMIS.
Payment & Disbursement
Process payments for suppliers, service providers, and program activities.
Revenue Collection
Manage user fees from hospitals and health centers; ensure proper receipting.
Financial Recording & Reporting
Maintain cash books, ledgers, and produce quarterly/annual statements.
Audit Coordination
Facilitate internal & external audits; implement audit recommendations.
Procurement Finance Support
Provide financial clearance and payment processing for procurements.
Asset & Inventory Finance
Track financial records of medical equipment, vehicles, and fixed assets.