AMREF Internation Non-profit Careers – Human Resource Manager

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Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: AMREF/UCO/821/2014
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager
will offer technical guidance and manage all aspects of the human resources
function by ensuring the availability of a competent and well-motivated staff
throughout the Country Programme, and the sustenance of individual and
organizational growth and performance.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Actively participate in the development
    and implementation of the Country Programme Strategic Plan and
    specifically the Human resources aspect.
  • Ensure consistency in the interpretation
    of AMREF HR policies and Procedures.
  • Participate in the design of
    organizational change processes needed to achieve the required goals.
  • Engage in the manpower planning and
    staffing within the Country Program with a focus on diversity and ensuring
    gender balance.
  • Manage staff performance including
    induction, probation and its end, confirmation and the annual performance
    evaluation in accordance to the policies and procedures.
  • Technically support training and
    development activities including planning and delivering within the
    Country Programme;
  • Actively participate in the design and
    implementation of policies in line with AMREF global practices and local
    employment requirements;
  • Participate as a member of the AMREF
    global HR team.
  • Work closely with the finance department
    administer salaries/ payroll and benefits for Country Programme staff.
  • Build a workplace environment consistent
    with the organization’s value and mission.
  • Ensuring AMREF’s compliance with all
    national legal and statutory requirements for the management of its HR
    resources.
  • Compile and generate HR reports
    periodically.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The candidate must hold an MBA in Human
    Resource Management or a related field a must.
  • The ideal candidate will have a first
    degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or related
    discipline.
  • At least five years’ experience in Human
    Resource Management and development at a senior level.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in the
    HR functional areas and in the application of statutory and labour laws
    and of best practices in HR.
  • Practical experience in the functions of
    Human Resource Management.
  • Practical experience of Training and
    Performance Management.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of
    emerging HR issues and trends.
  • Understanding of the Country labour Laws
    in comparison with different policies.
  • Possess the ability to work independently
    and with minimal supervision.
  • Highly flexible in handling work
    assignments and ability to perform under pressure.
  • Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
  • High degree of integrity and
    confidentiality.
  • Empathy.
  • Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
  • Non-judgmental approach in human
    relations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and
    management of Conflict in the workplace, communication skills .both
    written and verbal, influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills and
    be computer literate.
  • Ability to work in automated Human
    Resource Management Information System will be a definite advantage.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a
dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote
reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover
note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against
key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent
work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email
to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment
policy.
Deadline: Friday 18th
April 2014

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