Human Resource Chief (Branch Chief): KEMRI/CDC Public Health Research and Collaboration Job Re-Advertisement in Kisumu Kenya

K80/04/2010

KEMRI/CDC is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. It’s within this wider remit that the program has a vacancy in the Base-Human Resource Branch.
Position:
 Human Resource Chief (Branch Chief) –MR 13
Location:
 Kisumu Reporting to: The Deputy Director
Essential Qualifications:
  • A Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, organizational development, Social Sciences or equivalent with adequate course content in human resource management.
  • Experience: Must have 6 years relevant experience as a human resource manager or senior administrative/HR officer providing human resource support services in a large organizational setup.
Desired Qualities


  • 4 years experience in providing human resource support services in a large organizational setup at a senior management level.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in human resource management, or CPS (K)
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft office suite, and HRIS-
  • Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance conflicting demands.
  • Ability to lead and work within a team and in a diverse cultural environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness
Job Purpose

To ensure that the Human Resources Branch functions effectively and efficiently in responding to the HR needs of the various stakeholders in a timely and professional manner and is responsible for the day to day supervision of the HR Branch staff.

In addition, s/he is expected to lead a training team, drawing together administrative and support staff, end users of the proposed systems, and colleagues from other service and project teams to support the Training Programs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversees the arrangements and procedures for carrying out interviews, evaluations and hiring of new program staff and contractors and ensure that hiring decisions are made objectively and in line with the Programs’ commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and security of all KEMRI/CDC staff records and develop secure and accurate records storage.
  • Responsible for maintenance, currency and supervision of the station staff benefit program, with special emphasis upon medical support, accuracy and control of salary, overtime and leave benefits and pension matters.
  • Provides support and conducts specific evaluations to assure that supervisory recommendations for research and operational staff actions are aligned with KEMRI/CDC position descriptions, salary levels and qualifications.
  • Authors and interprets human resource policies and procedures, staff regulations, instructions pertaining to staff position descriptions, and reviews all letters and announcements offering appointments.
  • Undertake HR Strategic reviews on a full range of KEMRI/CDC human resources related programs such as compensation, performance appraisals: develop quality recruitment and retention and staff development strategies; review employee benefits, planning and job evaluation.
  • As the one in charge of HR operations, oversee effective communications with managers and staff and handling of matters through the establishment and manning of HR Helpdesk.
  • Initiate monthly meetings for advising and assisting Project heads in managing staff issues, grievances and determination of appropriate disciplinary action
  • Carry out organizational assessments and Human Resources surveys and prepare HR reports thereto.
Terms of Employment: A Six (6) 1 year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications MUST include the following:
  • Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
  • Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
  • Contact telephone number.
Applications are due no later than: 29th April 2010
To:
 

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578,
Kisumu.

Or e-mail to recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov

Only short listed candidates will be contacted