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Assistant Director Human Resource Management

Closing: Apr 23, 2024

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Published: Apr 9, 2024 (21 days ago)

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Requirements for Appointment/Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Professional qualification in human resource management e.g. Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP);
  • At least eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in management level in a comparable position in public service or private sector;
  • Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing with a practicing certificate;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
  • Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
  • Met the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Organization skills;
  • Strong communication and reporting skills;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Strong analytical skills; and
  • Conflict resolution


Responsibilities

Requirements for Appointment/Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Professional qualification in human resource management e.g. Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP);
  • At least eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in management level in a comparable position in public service or private sector;
  • Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing with a practicing certificate;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
  • Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
  • Met the requirements of Chapter Six of Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Organization skills;
  • Strong communication and reporting skills;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Strong analytical skills; and
  • Conflict resolution


The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

  • Overseeing the development, implementation and review of human resource management policies, plans, strategies, programs, processes and budgets;
  • Managing employee relations programmes and ensuring staff discipline is maintained;
  • Managing the staff performance appraisal system;
  • Prepare and monitor the implementation of departmental Work Plan;
  • Overseeing human resource planning and development;
  • Coordinate the staff induction and on-boarding programmes;
  • Promotes best practices in the management of human resource function;
  • Develop, implement and review of the Institute’s human resource career guidelines;
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of annual performance contracts in the department;
  • Ensure compliance and mainstreaming of crosscutting issues such as occupational health and safety, HIV/AIDS, Gender, Disability, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse policies;
  • Overseeing the implementation of training programs based on identified needs;
  • Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of training and development programmes;
  • Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;
  • Overseeing the effective administration of the payroll system;
  • Oversees the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms among staff;
  • Overseeing the reconciliation of staff compliment and establishment;
  • Overseeing the administration of staff welfare;
  • Approves leave applications, sick sheets and sick offs for staff;
  • Advising on the HR management information systems; and
  • Providing secretarial services to the Institute Human Resource Management Advisory Committee (HRMAC).

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