Job Title: Director Human Resources
Organization: Makerere
University
University
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Finance and Administration)
Chancellor (Finance and Administration)
About MUK:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda
which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and
innovations in Africa.
which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and
innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: The Director
Human Resources will be responsible for providing overall management and
co-ordination of the Human Resource function of the University.
Human Resources will be responsible for providing overall management and
co-ordination of the Human Resource function of the University.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will initiate, develop,
implement and review Human Resource policies and practices in the
University in line with the University Strategic Plan - The jobholder will also develop and
monitor HRD annual plan in line with the Human Resources Policies - Develop work targets for the Human
Resource Directorate in line with the Human Resource Policies - Provide secretariat services to other
Committees of Council with a Human Resource component - Mentor and coach Human Resources staff of
the University - Link the Human Resource Directorate with
other Units of the University and the public in line with the University
Mission and Vision - The incumbent will formulate, implement
and monitor organizational development and change management systems and
strategies in line with the University Strategic plan - Introduce and implement competence based
Human Resource Management systems - Design and implement performance
Management and control systems - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
an Honours Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Institution - Possession of a Master’s Degree in Human
Resource Management, Organizational and Industrial Psychology, Management
and Organizational Development or MBA (Human Resource option) or a
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Education Management/Planning and a
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognised
institution - At least ten (10) years working experience
five (5) of which should be at Senior Management level in a reputable
institution. - Computer literacy skills
- Excellent analytical ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Very good tactical and strategic planning
skills - Ability to organize, including time
management skills and the ability to complete tasks efficiently - Proficient oral arid written communication
skills - Good team building and conflict management
skills - Broad knowledge and understanding of Human
Resource processes - Good leadership skills
- Age Limit: Below 55 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates for this managerial vacancy should
send applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts
(3 copies each set), giving full details of applicants’ academic
qualifications, work experience, present salary and names of three Referees
plus their postal addresses. The applicants should make sure that at least two
Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications. The
applications should be delivered to the Directorate of Human Resources,
Employment Division Office, Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere
University Main Campus, and addressed to:
send applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts
(3 copies each set), giving full details of applicants’ academic
qualifications, work experience, present salary and names of three Referees
plus their postal addresses. The applicants should make sure that at least two
Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications. The
applications should be delivered to the Directorate of Human Resources,
Employment Division Office, Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere
University Main Campus, and addressed to:
The Secretary, Appointments Board,
Makerere University,
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 20th April, 2017 by
5.00 pm local time.
5.00 pm local time.
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