Deputy Registrar (Human Resource/Planning) at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Job Summary

• GRADE 14 REF: JOOUST/ADM/DR/5/22

Job Responsibilities and Roles

The Deputy Registrar (Administration) shall report to the Registrar (Planning and Administration) and shall be responsible for the following:

• Develops and guides the implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to enable the employees achieve University’s strategic goals
• Participate preparation of procurement plans to ensure the required equipment and materials are made available to facilitate operations within the university
• Assist in drafting department’s budget for consideration and assist in administering the division’s approved budget
• Directs the preparation of periodic reports for management as necessary or as requested to achieve strategic goals
• Develops programmes to communicate HR policies, procedures and laws to all University employees.
• Conduct investigations on employee grievances Coordinate staff performance appraisals in the administration division Provide secretariat to university committees to ensure efficient and effective operations of the committees
• Provide couching and mentorship to the administrative staff for conformity, growth and enhancement of productivity within the department
• Prepare reports on the Training Needs Assessments, employee orientation/onboarding, management development, productivity levels, Return on investment and transfer of knowledge.
• Provide guidelines on implementation of the established wage/salary, pay policies of the University as per the University guidelines and SRC guidelines.
• Monitoring of organizations culture to ensure it supports the achievement of goals and promotes employee job satisfaction.
• Participates in employee general welfare matters including negotiations and disciplinary matters
• Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Human Resource Management or relevant filed.
• CPS (K) or relevant professional qualifications.
• At least twelve (12) years administrative experience with a minimum of three (3) years at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar Grade 13 or equivalent.
• Competences required; Human Resource Management, Planning, Administration and Central Services.
• Knowledge of Management Information Systems
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.