Personnel Officer Job in Kenya


Catholic Diocese of Nakuru

The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position;

Personnel Officer

Job Description:
 

Reporting to the Personnel Director, the Personnel Officer shall be responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee counseling.
  • Spearheading the review and formulation of new and old policies
  • Formulation of policies and procedures governing the Diocese
  • Spearheading recruitment and selection of employees
  • Playing an advisory role to the Heads of Education Institutions, Unit Managers of Health Institutions, Parish Priests and Programme Heads.
  • Carrying out training needs for staff both at Diocesan Secretariat and institutions.
  • Managing performance management systems in the secretariat
  • Principal advisor of the Diocese on Human Resource related issues
  • Handling grievances of employees both in the secretariat and also in the institutions
  • Ensuring that the Diocese and other institutions are registered in time and compliance of the same with the relevant bodies
  • Maintaining and updating Human Resource records and ensuring utmost confidentiality of the same
Requirements:    
  • Should possess at least a University degree preferably either in Human Resource or any other Social Science.
  • Higher Diploma in HR from a recognized institution.
  • Strong administration and organizational skills.
  • 3 to 4 years work experience in similar role
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • Should be well versed and conversant with the new labour laws
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a highly confidential environment
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Strong beliefs and practices deep commitment to ideals, values and Social Teachings of the Catholic Church is a must
  • Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
  • Must have a valid driving license
  • Should have good writing, reporting and communication skills
Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Personnel Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru             

or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com

So as to be received by 22nd March 2013. Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.