Temporary Human Resources Associate at PATH

Job Summary

• PATH Kenya through USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit a HR Associate who will provide HR support to the USAID Nuru ya Mtoto supported sites in the execution of HR policies, programs, and any other related activities. The HR Associate will be responsible for providing support to the HRH and Project leadership in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance management and day to day HR support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the county health HR unit in all HR issues relating to the contract staff for service delivery in USAID Nuru ya Mtoto
• Support in the implementation of the county HRH priorities.
• Support the county to adopt and implement the prevailing HRM policies and guidelines.
• Assist in coordination and participate in the recruitment process i.e. drafting job advertisements for vacant positions, screening applications, short listing, interviewing and deploying heath workers to USAID Nuru ya Mtoto sites for efficient service delivery.
• Provide first line support by responding to queries via phone or email. Ensure queries are addressed in line with stipulated turn-around times. Escalate all issues that cannot be resolved.
• Support the management of contract health workers in the county i.e. supervision, timesheet management and grievance handling. Management of timesheet processes include receipt, recording, tracking, stamping, onward transmission for payroll processing.
• Coordinate the implementation of performance management systems and staff appraisals in the county.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination with the Project and County leadership on matters relating to contract workers transfers, disciplinary issues as well as work attendance monitoring.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate staff records and filing systems and ensure the HRH data is updated. Maintain accurately updated health workers personal files and staff master lists. Both internally and support the County office to have the same.
• In liaison with facility in charges conduct verification of staff presence daily, spot checks.
• Update facility supervisors and the project of any changes that occur in terms of staff movement, absenteeism, etc.
• Prepare required reports (monthly, quarterly & semi-annual reports).
• Perform any tasks as may be reasonably assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal relationship
• Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
• Highly motivated, self starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions.
• Proficiency in computer skills is mandatory.

Required Experience

• I higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management / A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a degree in any business-related field backed up with a diploma in Human Resources management.
• Minimum 4 years’ work experience in a busy HR office, preferably in an NGO.
• IHRM Membership (of good standing)
• Experience in managing the HRH (Human Resources for Health) is highly desirable and an added advantage.