HR Associate/Officer, HR Research at Aga Khan University Hospital

Introduction

In the last four decades, Aga Khan University (AKU) has built a global reputation for its work to improve the quality of life in developing societies through high-quality teaching, research, and healthcare delivery that reflects its core values of impact, quality relevance and access. A not-for-profit organization and an agency of the AKDN, the University has campuses and programs in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi were the first hospitals in their regions to be accredited by American accreditation health organizations such as the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the College of American Pathologists.

Currently, in East Africa, AKU offers academic programs in medicine, nursing, teacher education, and journalism. Moreover, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services along with a number of outreach centers spread across various parts of Kenya. The university in East Africa currently has a total staff strength of approximately 3000 full-time staff and faculty.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner – Research, in the Human Resource department, the position holder will ensure all HR functional support is provided across research business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment and selection of vacant positions.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding process for new joiners.
• Facilitate timely staff confirmations.
• Assist in the management of employee grievances, disputes, and disciplinary cases, ensuring equitable and fair treatment. (organizing and documenting the disciplinary hearing process)
• Facilitate timely benefits administration and compliance.
• Assist in the documentation required for input for release of payroll.
• Assist with Performance Appraisal staff mapping.
• Assist in creating, updating, maintaining and safe keeping of staff records and files on a continuous basis.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and skills requirements:

• 3 years of relevant work experience
• IHRM membership
• CHRP qualification will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficient use of computer applications.
• In-depth knowledge of the Kenyan labor laws
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and good time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.