Elisha Erick Twisa

Spearheaded the development and successful implementation of ALMC's Strategic and Business Plans, enhancing hospital visibility and impact through an innovative marketing strategy.

Supervised Medical, Program Development, and Finance & Administration Directors, optimizing systems operations and ensuring robust financial management, resulting in 100% audit compliance.

Chaired the Hospital Management Team, modeling exemplary leadership and driving collaborative decision-making and strategic alignment to achieve key organizational objectives.

Ensured continuous improvement in patient care and hospital services, elevating quality control standards and advocating for professional development initiatives for staff.

Expanded access to quality palliative care across Tanzania and enhanced services for children with disabilities through strategic oversight of specialized programs.

Positioned the Arusha Lutheran Medical Training Centre as a competitive institution by introducing new courses and increasing student enrollment by 15% within two years.

Optimized resource utilization and asset management by directing team operations in collaboration with HR, achieving a 10% increase in operational efficiency.

Fostered team harmony and enhanced operational efficiency through structured coaching and performance evaluations, improving overall team productivity by 12%.

Oversaw cost-effective management and maintenance of all TAHA estates and assets, including inventory verification and budget execution, reducing operational costs by 8%.

Managed revenue streams from assets and services, meticulously tracking new acquisitions and ensuring smooth asset tracking and revenue generation.

Developed and implemented SMART strategies for member retention and recruitment, resulting in a 20% growth in the engaged membership base.

Led capacity-building initiatives for TAHA members, fostering access to finance and improving operational capabilities for over 150 stakeholders.

Prepared and presented detailed financial reports weekly, monthly, and quarterly for donors and organizational use, enhancing transparency and informed decision-making.

Developed and implemented standard accounting procedures, improving operational efficiency by 15% through innovative financial initiatives and system upgrades.

Managed budgets for payables, receivables, and expenses, ensuring 98% alignment with organizational priorities and maintaining robust financial health.

Executed a comprehensive cash management plan, including periodic cash flow analysis, to optimize liquidity and support strategic investments.

Forged high-value partnerships with global stakeholders (EU, NORAD, CIDA, Irish Aid, DANIDA), expanding funding avenues and securing over $60 million in grants.

Ensured timely execution of audits for TAHA and its projects, achieving high-quality audit reports and implementing all recommendations to improve financial systems.

Monitored customer accounts to proactively prevent delinquencies by analyzing risk levels identified during due diligence, reducing potential losses by 10%.

Scheduled customer calls and visits to collect and analyze operational data, ensuring risks were effectively mitigated and achieving 95% on-time repayment rates.

Collaborated with technical teams to deliver timely payment notifications and resolve unresolved issues, improving customer satisfaction and payment compliance.

Designed and implemented customized templates for efficient data collection and analysis, optimizing performance and providing actionable insights.

Assisted Investment Officers and Financial Analysts during due diligence, providing critical operational and financial insights that informed loan decisions.

Implemented recovery plans for defaulted customers, ensuring effective resolution of repayment issues and maintaining accurate portfolio reports in Klipfolio.

Provided financial and technical support to project managers and accountants, ensuring effective management of sub-grantees and 100% adherence to spending requirements across all projects.

Acted as a primary liaison with international donors, managing budgets, financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.

Identified, prioritized, and mitigated project risks, coordinating financial reviews and field visits for staff and consultants from donor organizations, reducing risk exposure by 15%.

Conducted capacity assessments and capacity-building sessions for sub-grantees and partners, enhancing effective administration and compliance with agreed terms.

Managed financial reporting for partners and led pre-award risk assessments, ensuring funding eligibility and preparedness for new grants.

Conducted financial reviews of field offices to enhance operational policies and ensure accountability, investigating potential fraud and preparing detailed reports for management decision-making.

Conducted monthly and quarterly spending analyses for Head Office cost centers, sharing variance analysis and follow-up actions that improved financial control by 10%.

Prepared and presented financial analyses and updates during Management Team and Board meetings, ensuring timely submissions and informed strategic decisions.

Led the budget preparation process, ensuring 99% alignment with partnership guidelines and timely updates to the Partnership Budget Administration System (PBAS).

Delivered training sessions to finance and program staff on financial management systems (Sun System, Vision Excel, Microsoft Excel), enhancing team competency and reporting accuracy.

Performed quarterly fixed asset reconciliations and consolidated reports from field clusters, ensuring accurate record-keeping and asset tracking for over $5M in assets.

Analyzed audit trends and recommended improvements to internal controls and operational processes, contributing to a 20% reduction in audit findings.

Executed in-depth risk-based audits to assess internal control effectiveness and financial record accuracy, improving operational efficiency across multiple partner agencies.

Applied International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA) to ensure rigorous assessment and reporting, enhancing audit credibility.

Identified potential risks and provided actionable recommendations that enhanced operational integrity and compliance for partner agencies.

Conducted detailed audit procedures, prepared high-quality workpapers, and meticulously documented findings to facilitate informed decision-making by management.

Maintained exceptional audit standards in alignment with agreements between IFAD, the African Development Bank (ADB), and the Government of Tanzania.

Collaborated with partner agencies to identify gaps in financial and operational processes, delivering strategic insights that optimized systems and improved sustainability.