Assistant Director Human Resource Management at County Government of Kisumu

VACANCY REF. KCPSB 1/01/2023

Duties and rcsponsibilities

The Assistant Director, HRM will be responsible to the Secretary, County Public Service Board,rn performing the following duties:

• Investigating and reporting on Human Resource Management complarnts and carrymg out ad hoc investigations on issues that rcquire urgent attention of the Board; t OrganizingandcoordinatrngHuman Resource Audit inspections andpreparationof Audit reportsl
• Monitoringimplementation of the County Public Service Board)s delegated powers and overseeing follow up of implementation of the Board's decisions:
• Conductingrcsearch on Human Resource andDevelopment bestpractices to inform policy direction; t Preparing reports for Human Resource matters and agenda for the Boarder Supporting the development, implementationand reviewing of performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changingenvironment and technology;
• Liaising with the County HRM on Human Resource managementmattersthat require attention of the Boardl
• Offering guidance and supervision to the officers below him/her
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requiremenb for appoinfiment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor's in Human Resourc e Managementr PublrclBusiness Administration,lndustrial Relations or comparable qualifrcations fuom a recognized University; I Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Developme nt, Human Re sourc e Planning, I ndustrial Rel ation s, Labour Relations, Business Administration or any other rclevant qualifrcation from a recognized in stitution
• A thorough understanding of relevant Legislation ,best practice and emerging issues inHuman Resource Management and Development; and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and results;
• Cottsideruble knowledge of workforce planning, recruitment and staffing strategies,Labour Relations and local diversity initiativesl
• Excellent Report writing skills and writing of minutes;
• Demonstratedhigh degree of professional competence, administratle capabilities andinitianve in the management of Human Resource Management functionsl
• At least Seven (7) years'experience in the field of Human Resource;.
• Membership to a relevant professional body and ingood standing.