KEMRI / CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration
Vacancy No.K63/05/12
Program description:KEMRI/CDC Program is a
collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria,
HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the program has vacancies
in the BASE- Administration Section.
Position: Deputy Human Resources Chief
Position: Deputy Human Resources Chief
MR 10
Location: Kisumu
Reporting To: Human Resources Chief
Essential requirements:
- Must
hold a Degree in Business Administration or, Human Resource Management.
- Must
have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
- HND
in HR Management or CPS III Will be an added advantage
Additional Desirable qualifications:
- 5
years experience in providing human resource support services in a large
organizational setup.
- Computer
literacy in Microsoft office suite, Human Resource Information systems and
ERP
- Ability
to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance
conflicting demands.
- Ability
to lead and work within a team and in a diverse cultural environment.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness
Job Purpose
The incumbent will assist the Human Resources Chief in providing oversight to a range of Human Resources Functions related to Recruitment & Selection, Compensation & Benefit Administration, Training & Development, Welfare Programs and Separation & Grievance Procedures.
Major Duties: The Deputy Human Resources Manager serves as a full deputy to the Human Resources Chief, sharing responsibility for the Department-wide functions noted above and for leading the HR Branch staff.
Major functional areas include;
The incumbent will assist the Human Resources Chief in providing oversight to a range of Human Resources Functions related to Recruitment & Selection, Compensation & Benefit Administration, Training & Development, Welfare Programs and Separation & Grievance Procedures.
Major Duties: The Deputy Human Resources Manager serves as a full deputy to the Human Resources Chief, sharing responsibility for the Department-wide functions noted above and for leading the HR Branch staff.
Major functional areas include;
- Informed
by feedback, advise the HR Chief on Policy development and implementation
in a wide range of areas, including recruitment and staffing, labor and
employee relations, compensation, and benefits Administration, performance
management, welfare programs, and others.
- Coordinate
HR program evaluation, organizational assessments, and human Resources
surveys through preparation of HR reports.
- Supervise
and appraise the performance of the HR staff.
- Collect
industry salary levels and prepare an analyzed salary survey report for
management consideration.
- Oversee
the day to day HR operations, by handling of staff and project manager’s
matters through the manning of HR Helpdesk.
- Coordinate
development and implementation of HR Management Information Systems that
will provide current information to management through centralized
personnel records, employee cv databases and job applicant tracking
system.
- Assist
the HR Chief in HR Budget formulation.
- As
a member of the HR Branch’s executive team, play a key role in
implementing the Human Resources Chief’s Management Agenda and the Branch
strategic plan.
- Represent
the HR Branch in cross functional administrative and project
meetings/forums
- Any
other relevant duty as assigned by management.
Terms of Employment: A 1 year renewable
contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3
months. Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade,
based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications MUST include the following:
Applications MUST include the following:
- Letter
of Application (indicate vacancy number)
- Current
Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
- Three
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Copies
of Certificates and Transcripts
- Contact
telephone number
Applications are due no later than 27th May 2012
To:
To:
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578,
Kisumu.
Or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov log into our webwww.jobs.cdckemri.org
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through their project Managers and attach it before forwarding their application to HR.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through their project Managers and attach it before forwarding their application to HR.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.
