Assistant Director HR at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Responsibilities for the Assistant Director HR Job

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resource strategies, policies, rules and regulations for operational management and development, to meet agreed organizational performance goals and objectives
• Develop and implement processes to ensure consistency in institutional design, staffing strategies and talent management
• Oversee and coordinate all human resource management activities including preparation of HR budget, recruitment and selection, placement, promotion, career management, training and development, staff welfare, discipline, salary and remuneration management, capacity building and performance management
• Ensure the development of an organizational culture that reflects the Institute’s values, promotes accountability and high performance
• Develop and implement employee relation practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee participation and involvement to achieve optimal labour productivity, industrial harmony and good Institutional image
• Implement grievance management and disciplinary proceedings involving any staff member and recommend appropriate action to resolve disputes
• Oversee and manage performance appraisal and management systems that drive high productivity;

Assistant Director HR Job Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a Human Resource Management option; OR
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized Institution;
• A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration (with a HR Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Served in a large organization in a strategic leadership position for not less than 10 continuous years seven (7) of which must have been in a Senior Human Resource Management position
• Attended a leadership training course lasting not less than six (6) weeks
• Full Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• A valid Practicing License from IHRM;