Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda
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.

Key Duties and
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:

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:

The Secretary, Appointments Board,

Makerere University,

P.O. Box 7062, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 20th April, 2017 by
5.00 pm local time.

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