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Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Organisation: Medical
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Funding Source: MRC (UK) and
U.S. PEPFAR
U.S. PEPFAR
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Human Resources
Manager
Manager
Position Code: HRO517
About US:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute
(MRC/UVRI) based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe is a
bilateral multi-disciplinary research organization funded by, the Medical
Research Council (UK) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
Uganda under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and
other donor agencies. Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on
AIDS is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV
infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the revolving
epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and
prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and
worldwide.
(MRC/UVRI) based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe is a
bilateral multi-disciplinary research organization funded by, the Medical
Research Council (UK) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
Uganda under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and
other donor agencies. Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on
AIDS is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV
infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the revolving
epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and
prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and
worldwide.
Job Summary: The Human
Resources Officer will provide efficient and effective day today human
resources support to the Unit through supporting the Managers, scientists,
field station administrators and staff to ensure that their queries are
addressed. The post holder will mainly handle HR Planning, recruitment and
selection, orientation and induction, training, performance management, and any
other areas as may be requested by supervisor
Resources Officer will provide efficient and effective day today human
resources support to the Unit through supporting the Managers, scientists,
field station administrators and staff to ensure that their queries are
addressed. The post holder will mainly handle HR Planning, recruitment and
selection, orientation and induction, training, performance management, and any
other areas as may be requested by supervisor
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will maintain an up-to-date
manpower databank to assist the department in manpower planning and talent
management - Develop and implement recruitment and
selection activities for the Unit; Prepare vacancy advertisements,
shortlist, participate in the design of selection instruments, comprise
interview panels and prepare corresponding reports. - The jobholder will also make reference
checks for the preferred candidates and prepare employment contracts for
signing for new staff as per the Staff Policy Manual. - Receive new staff, ensure all required
documentation for the staff personel file is in place and as much
information as possible is entered on MSD and the payroll officer has
copies of the required documentation - Organize and coordinate orientation and
induction of new staff with the various sections in line with the HR
orientation and induction guidelines - Prepare and submit an up to date
recruitment status report every month to the Human resources manager for
review and discussion of progress - Track probations, follow up with
supervisors to ensure that staff are appraised and those who have passed
the probation are confirmed into service by the HR manager - Work in close liaison with supervisors,
routinely develop and review job descriptions and person specifications
for staff in line with the changing job requirements - Implement the Unit’s policy on Performance
Management; develop and review performance management tools, train staff
in setting objectives and the appraisal processes and monitor compliance
of the policy - The jobholder will receive and analyse
performance appraisal forms for possible errors and advise the concerned
employees/ supervisors - Work closely with the Training
coordinator, compile training needs from appraisal forms for respective
sections and submit them for approval - Actively participate in periodic reviews
of the existing HR policies and strategies - Perform any other duties in the department
as may be requested by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for the MRC Human Resources
Officer job placement should hold an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management,
Arts, Social sciences or related field with a bias in Human resources. - Additional
trainings in people management - A
minimum of three years of progressive experience in a busy Human Resources
Support role in a large local or international organisation - Prior
experience of working within a multi-cultural and international
organisation. - Comprehensive
and up to date knowledge of current labour laws and practices within
Uganda, excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills able to
converse comfortably across all levels of the organisation. - Excellent
communication skills in written and oral English, accomplished presenter. - Previous
experience of using the Navision ERP system - High
degree of Integrity, ability to work independently but also
coordinate as part of a team, analytical, planning and organisational
skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of three (3) referees should be sent only via e
mail to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please quote the position code in the
subject line of the email (Check top of this advert for Code).
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of three (3) referees should be sent only via e
mail to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please quote the position code in the
subject line of the email (Check top of this advert for Code).
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Note that academic qualifications
will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Note that academic qualifications
will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions
Deadline: 12th May 2017 by
5:00pm
5:00pm
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