Job Title: Head of Business & Human Resource Business Partner (2 Jobs)
Organisation: Mengo Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Mengo Hospital was founded in 1897 in Kampala, and is the oldest hospital in Uganda. It currently serves as an urban community hospital that provides modern medical care. Mengo Hospital provides comprehensive care including radiology, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics, and surgery. Additionally, Mengo Hospital provides critical training and education to health professionals through its various programs in midwifery and nursing, health sciences, and laboratory technology. Mengo Hospital also has a dedicated research and development team that works to find new solutions to health issues in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic partner to department heads, aligning HR strategies with business goals in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
- Collaborate with HR teams to design and deliver comprehensive HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, improve employee experience, and foster a positive work environment.
- Develop HR strategies to support business growth and organizational change.
- Conduct workforce planning, identify skill gaps, and develop succession plans to meet future organizational needs.
- Design and implement talent acquisition strategies, including equitable recruitment practices and proactive candidate sourcing.
- Implement a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with hospital goals, designing and delivering engaging in-person and virtual training programs.
- Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure continuous improvement through evaluation and ROI analysis.
- Provide coaching and leadership development to managers and employees, ensuring career development initiatives and customized learning pathways.
- Analyze HR and performance metrics to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements for HR programs and business outcomes.
- Track recruitment and retention metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Lead employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution and mediation, while promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Provide expertise on HR policies, labor laws, and compliance, ensuring adherence in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
- Lead new hire onboarding for smooth transitions and integration.
- Coordinate and facilitate performance reviews, assist managers in setting individual goals and KPIs, and implement performance improvement plans (PIPs) as needed.
- Manage relationships with external training vendors and consultants to ensure high-quality content delivery.
- Collaborate with marketing and HR teams to enhance employer brand visibility through various channels.
- Act as a change agent, driving organizational change initiatives and supporting employees and leaders during transitions to ensure successful adoption.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in HR and learning and development to keep the organization competitive.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years in HR, focusing on strategic HRBP roles, talent acquisition, recruitment, and learning and development, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Proven experience managing complex HR issues and providing strategic HR support to business units, ideally in high-growth healthcare environments.
- HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP) and professional certification in Learning and Development (e.g., ATD) are desirable.
- Strong understanding of Ugandan labor laws, HR best practices, and healthcare industry standards.
- Proficiency in creating instructional materials and learning experiences tailored for adult learners.
- Ability to align learning programs with business goals and future talent needs.
- Familiarity with full-cycle recruitment processes, talent acquisition strategies, and hiring methodologies.
- Proficient in HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and MS Office Suite.
- Proficient in using HR data for informed decision-making.
Essential Capabilities
- Ability to lead and drive change, influence decision-makers, and align business objectives to foster organizational development and a positive work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions, and contributing to business objectives.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and delivering impactful training programs, with the ability to design innovative solutions and drive continuous professional development.
- Strong analytical skills to measure the impact of learning initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and ensure continuous improvement. Flexible and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Deep understanding of HR functions, including reward, recognition, welfare, and compliance with regulations, professional standards, policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, recommendation from your current church and CV with three (3) Professional referees electronically online at the link below.
Deadline: 30th June 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60