Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide professional and strategic leadership to the HRM&D function, ensuring the formulation, implementation, and compliance of Human Resource policies, procedures, regulations and best practices to attract and retain a high-performing, engaged and motivated workforce.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Human Resource & Administration, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating the formulation and review of Human Resource Management and Development policies, procedures, and regulations.i
• Interpreting and advising on the application of the Human Resource Instruments, Labour Laws, public service policies, guidelines and regulations and all statutory requirements related to human resource management and development.
• Directing the Hospital's workforce planning, organizational design, and job evaluation exercises.
• Overseeing the implementation of recruitment, selection, on-boarding, and staff placement programs.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of comprehensive staff training, development and capacity building strategies.
• Managing the Hospital's Performance Management System, including its implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Coordinating the development, review and implementation of staff career progression guidelines and succession planning frameworks.
• Administering employee compensation, benefits, payroll, and staff welfare schemes.
• Promoting and maintaining cordial employee and industrial relations, including managing and advising on collective bargaining processes.
• Handling and resolving disciplinary cases, grievances, and conflicts in line with established policies and procedures.
• Directing the implementation and maintenance of the Human Resource Information Management System.
• Advising management on change management initiatives and institutional culture development.
• Ensuring timely preparation and submission of all statutory and internal Human Resource reports.
• Guiding the formulation of the departmental budget and monitoring its execution.
• Mentoring and supervising staff within the Human Resource Management and Development Department.
• Promoting National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Any other duty as maybe assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution OR A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:~Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce Plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
•  Masters degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Must be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K).
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a management position.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) as Full Member.
• Valid HR practicing license from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya