Manager (Employee Resourcing & Development) at Mount Kenya University

Job Summary:

• Conduct Monthly/ Quarterly/ Bi-annual or annual reviews of staffing levels in every section to determine the best human resource strategy prior to recruitment.
• Cross-examine staff establishments received from the Academic and Administration Planning and Institutional Advancement Divisions prior to submission to the University Management Board.
• Ensure the University obtains and retains the human resources it needs in line with the University’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the turnaround time for filling of vacancies created through separation of staff is practical to enhance business continuity.
• Effectively manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the university culture in recruitment.
• Facilitate all interviews for staff promotion in consultation with the respective process owners in line with the University Statutes and Schedules.
• Create, organize, plan, and present various forms of on-boarding, orientation, and skills training for employees ensuring submission of induction reports to enable continuous improvement.
• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with section heads on a regular basis to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing ones.
• Develop and implement staff training and development programs and budgets.
• In liaison with the Performance Management Committee, implement the performance management system by ensuring that performance across the University is deliberately planned, monitored and evaluated.
• Coordinate staff performance appraisals across the campuses and ensure that the necessary remedies are implemented.
• Ensure employee potential is maximized by encouraging cross-team activities and participation in coaching and mentorship programmes.
• Advise staff members on career development matters in line with the University’s Schemes of Service.
• Guide staff on all training procedures including application, bonding, progress reports and study leave.
• Develop a knowledge management plan to promote data literacy and enable knowledge sharing and collaboration within the University.
• Develop succession planning programs and strategies aimed at creating a pool of trained workers for advancement to key positions with the intention of safeguarding the University against any contingencies relating to the exit of key staff.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Holder of a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) or equivalent from a recognized University.
• 5 years’ experience in Administration at the University level or at a similar position in a recognized institution.

Skills and Core Competences:

• Possess effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as logical and sound decision making ability;
• Possess strong strategic planning and change management skills;
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Possess firm, fair and transparent management style; and
• Be a creative, ethical, innovative and transformative leader

Terms and Conditions of Service:

• Successful candidates shall be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Mount Kenya University terms and conditions of service.