Human Resource Officer at Lwala Community Alliance (LCA)

As HR Officer, you will be part of a growing and vibrant team of HR professionals that support the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management. 

Our 85+ staff are made up of both, the rural community and skilled professionals from outside that relocate to Lwala to work with us.  You will tap into these skills to advance synergies in the delivery of our programs and processes.

Your key responsibilities will include

• The first point of contact for employee queries and provide timely and effective feedback to staff concerns
• Coordinate staff welfare activities including work related counselling and stress management, support and encourage work-life balance. 
• Facilitate development, periodic review and update of human resources policies and procedures in line with changes in the local labour laws and practices. 
• Coordinate the recruitment process, which includes sourcing, interview and selection of candidates.
• Ensure timely execution of staff contracts including probation, confirmation, renewal and termination etc.
• Collaborate with the Talent Manager to provide periodic review of benefits, compensation and reward and develop best practice interventions 
• Contribute significantly in the core talent management pillars of talent identification, developing talent maps and deployment of strategy execution
• Carry out periodic staff development and training needs assessment and arrange for appropriate intervention strategies.  
• In collaboration with the Talent Manager and the team leads, periodically coordinate team-building initiatives for various teams
• Coordinate departmental meetings and report writing

Who we are looking for

• A champion and thought leader for innovative talent management. You see HR as key to any organization to become more professional and effective
• You have demonstrated strong leadership, strategic and business management abilities in the past. You have successfully championed team work
• At least 2-3 years of total work experience, in a busy organization with at least 30 staff members
• People find you approachable and you hold conversations with all types of people: from the village to the board room
• You have experience in both, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Experience in the healthcare sector is an advantage but not a requirement.
• You hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and/or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management. 
• You are a certified HR practitioner by the relevant regulator, i.e IHRM membership

You have the cultural fit to join our team if

• You have genuine passion for the work we do; love and respect for the people we serve
• You proactively initiate action when you see a problem, regardless of whether it is “your job” or not. You enjoy working with minimal supervision.
• You have clear communication and can work with people from diverse cultures
• You believe that change is possible through collaboration and consultation rather than hierarchies and using power

Why work with us?

• Be part of scaling a community led health model across Western Kenya and beyond
• Lwala has a very collegiate and amiable working environment
• Join a passionate team with high ethical standards and personal integrity
• We offer a welfare package relevant to Migori’s realities: Medical treatment at Lwala Community Hospital using NHIF, reimbursable medical referral scheme, pension scheme, Group Personal Accident/ WIBA cover, staff meals (tea and lunch)

Location

The role is based in our main office next to the Lwala Community Hospital. We are around 12 km from the nearest town (Rongo) where most of our team lives. We are looking for someone who is excited about living and working in a rural setup for a minimum of 2-3 years.