Director, Human Resource Management & Administration at Meru County Public Service Board

Duties and responsibilities

• implementing human resource management and development policies, rules and regulations
• analyzing the of policies, rules and regulations impact on performance management;
• Advise the Authorized Officer on delegated powers including constitution of relevant committees and panels;
• coordinating the processing and verifying of the agenda and minutes for the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;
• ensure that professional human resource management standards are maintained;
• Advise the Technical Departments on career and succession management, human resource planning and optimal utilization of human resources;
• coordinate the preparation of Personnel Emoluments (PE) budgets;
• coordinate the implementation of performance management systems including Staff Performance Appraisal System and the Rewards and Sanctions Framework;
• coordinate in-service training;
• ensure the maintenance of Human Resource Information Systems including authorizing and safeguarding user rights;
• payroll management including cleansing and audit;
• coordinating and overseeing the preparation and presentation of agenda for Human Resource Management Advisory Committees
• Ensuring the implementation of the Human Resource Management Advisory committee decisions
• coordinate implementation of technical training assistance programmes
• forecast skill and competency requirements including administration of competency tests
• oversee preparation of training projections and plans
• oversee the budgeting, allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities
• coordinate the preparation of human resource management and development reports
• Oversee the promotion of the values and principles of public service.

Requirements and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director Human Resource Management and administration for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of Twelve (12) years with at least two (2) years at senior management level
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science from a recognized institution
• Masters’ degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political Science from a recognized institution
• Have Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Professional Course from a recognized institution
• Be a registered Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management
• Have Valid Practicing License
• Have proficiency in computer application skills
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programmes lasting not Less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.