Director Human Resource Management (Re-Advertisement) at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Job Description
Strategic human resource leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the hospital’s human resource strategy aligned with overall institutional goals.
• Provide strategic hr advisory support to the ceo and senior management.
• Participate in formulation of corporate strategies, policies, budgets, and performance targets.
• Translate hr strategies into actionable work plans and monitor implementation.

Workforce planning & talent management

• Lead workforce planning to address staffing gaps, attrition, and succession needs.
• Develop and implement talent management frameworks including recruitment, retention, career progression, and succession planning.
• Oversee recruitment processes to ensure attraction and retention of skilled personnel.
• Establish staff capacity development programs and training plans.

Performance management & organizational development

• Oversee implementation of performance management systems and staff appraisal processes.
• Drive a performance-based culture aligned with service delivery outcomes.
• Lead organizational development initiatives including restructuring, job evaluation, and change management.

Employee relations & industrial relations

• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
• Lead union negotiations and collective bargaining processes to maintain industrial harmony.
• Promote staff engagement, motivation, and well-being initiatives.

Hr operations & compliance

• Ensure compliance with kenyan labour laws, public service regulations, and hr policies.
• Oversee hr administration including staff records, payroll coordination, and hr reporting.
• Strengthen hr systems and drive digitization of hr processes (hris, performance systems, leave management, etc.).

Risk management & governance

• Conduct risk assessments on hr-related issues and advise management accordingly.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate hr risks including absenteeism, misconduct, and staff turnover.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.

Leadership & stakeholder management

• Lead and manage the human resource team, ensuring optimal performance and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between management and staff on hr matters.

Financial & administrative responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the hr departmental budget.
• Monitor utilization of hr resources and ensure cost-effective operations.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual hr reports to the ceo and relevant authorities.

Any other duties

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the chief executive officer.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resource management, industrial relations, industrial psychology, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or social sciences.
• Must be a certified human resource professional (chrp-k).
• Must be a full member of the institute of human resource management (ihrm) with a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 12 years’ relevant hr experience, with at least 7 years at senior management level, preferably in a large public institution or hospital.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic hr leadership, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of kenyan labour laws and public service hr policies.
• Experience in healthcare hr management will be an added advantage.