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Job Title:  Human Resource Officer   

Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Duty Station: Lubowa, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Human Resource Officer

About Organisation:

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.

Job Summary:   JCRC is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Human Resource Officer to support the HR function in ensuring efficient implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices. The ideal candidate will play a key role in recruitment, records management, performance management, employee relations, payroll administration, and compliance with labour laws among others.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recruitment and selection process, including job posting, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding of new employees.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and ensure compliance with labour laws and organizational policies.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases for accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process and manage employee benefits, leave applications, and payroll-related data.
• Assist in training and development programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
• Handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution.
• Support performance management processes, including appraisals and goal-setting initiatives.
• Coordinate employee welfare programs and engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the workplace.
• Generate HR reports and analytics to support decision-making.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is highly desirable.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a research, healthcare, or NGO setting.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Ugandan labour laws and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

How to Apply:

All applications should be addressed to The Manager Human Resource & Development Joint Clinical Research Centre via jobs@jcrc.org.ug.

Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages, quoting clearly the Position in the subject line e.g. Project Manager-Clinical Research.

Label the PDF document with your full name.

Deadline: 7th March 2025 at 12:00pm.

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