Senior Human Resource Officer at National Biosafety Authority

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective management of the human resource and development function.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level entails;

• Participating in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
• Supervising, mentoring and coaching staff;
• Implementing the training and development policy and procedures in line with the Authority’s corporate objectives and labor regulations;
• Managing staff induction and coordinating on the job training for new staff;
• Organizing training programs;
• Giving guidance on the utilization of the company’s training budget, providing information on return on investment and writing monthly management reports on staff training and development plans;
• Identifying and empowering trainers of trainers in each department in liaison with the head of departments so as to add value to on the job training programs;
• Identifying and developing partnerships with external training and accreditation bodies’ agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards;
• Carrying out exit interviews and preparing reports accordingly;
• Liaising with other departments on all administrative and human resource management issues;
• Facilitating and ensuring employee relations matters are addressed on time and are in line with the organization procedures and policies;
• Assisting in preparing the procurement plan for the department;
• Preparation of the payroll and ensuring statutory compliance;
• Coordinating staff welfare matters including pension, Rewards among others;

Person Specification

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development/Business Administration/Management/Public Administration/Social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Higher National Diploma in Human Resource management;
• Four (4) weeks training on Senior Management Course in a Government Training Institution.
• At least four (4) years relevant experience in a busy office environment of which one (1) year is on a supervisory role;
• A full member of IHRM and a current practicing certificate;

Key Competencies and Skills

•  Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Knowledge of Labour laws
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• High level of Integrity
• Leadership skills
• High level of Integrity