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Job Title:   Chief Human Resources, Directorate of Human Resources

Organization:  Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)

About the Company:

Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.

Job Summary:  Provide overall management and coordination of the Human Resource Function of the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, develop, implement and review Human Resource policies and practices in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.;
• Act as a resource to Management of the University’s Human Resources in the areas of job design, organizational structures and workload distribution;
• Develop and monitor the Human Resource Development plan in line with the University’s Human Resources Policies;
• Develop work targets for the Human Resource Directorate in line with the University’s Human Resource Policies;
• Facilitate the update of the University’s Human Resources records, information and knowledge;
• Participate in various salary, wage and benefit surveys, publications, training or other means of sharing/networking; determine the optimal application of this new information or trends for the University and propose implementation to various stakeholders;
• Provide secretariat services to Committees of Council with a Human Resource component;
• Mentor and coach Human Resources staff of the University and coordinate training and capacity building activities;
• Analyze, develop and recommend sound plans, programs and procedures, in the areas of Human Resource Planning, compensation, employee recognition and other matters related to employee relations;
• Formulate, implement and monitor organizational development and change management systems and strategies in line with the University strategic plan;
• Introduce and implement competency-based Human Resource Management Systems;
• Design and implement performance Management and control systems;
• Coordinate and implement the payroll and terminal benefits pay schedules as well as the employee wellness programmes;
• Establish a measure to ensure consistency in various Human Resource Management practices as it relates to recruitment, compensation, job descriptions, job profiles including demand analysis and specifications, organizational structure among other Human Resource-related issues;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MPA, MBA (Human Resource option) or other Master’s degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution;
• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Social Sciences or Education or other Humanity with a bias in Human Resource Management, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution;
• Membership with an HR Professional Body is an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of Twelve (12) years relevant working experience three (3) of which must have been at level of Manager in a reputable Organization.

Skills/Competences      

• Computer Literacy skills;
• Excellent analytical ability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Very good tactical and strategic planning skills;
• Proficient oral and written communication skills;
• Team building and conflict management skills;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Human Resources processes;
• Good leadership and supervisory skills.

Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the link below.

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Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Director

Human Resources

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062

Kampala

Deadline: 16th September 2024

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