Job Description

AGA KHAN HOSPTIAL, KISUMU

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.

The Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End-Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok.

The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates to fill a new position within the Human Resource department:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

VACANCY NO: AKHK/HRM/003

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: Reporting to the Human Resources Manager – Operations, the Human Resources Officer will support timely delivery of human resource plans, data management, and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support effective implementation of human resource policies, plans and procedures.


• Support in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy.


• Participate in realization of people processes of talent recruitment to ensure optimal capabilities.


• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional initiatives.


• Provide Human Resource Consultancy Services to the Heads of Departments, Managers and Supervisors in the departments assigned across a breadth of areas including talent management, employee development, performance management, employee relations and change management.


• Assist with labour initiatives through ensuring compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements as well as the Hospital’s rules and regulations.


• Monitor and develop regular statistical information regarding workforce requirements, staff turnover, leave, absence etc.


• Ensure that leave plans are in place and are adhered to in consultation with Heads of Departments.


• Maintain an efficient and effective filing system for HR documents, including the filing of staff files and data management.


• Monitor and submit monthly probationary report and share with supervisor a month before the probation end date.


• Support payroll administration.


• Maintain contract expiry dates and update the supervisor one month in advance.


• Keep track of all active staff in employment and process separations of those whose contracts will not be renewed/terminated.


• Assist in the induction and orientation process of new staff; ensuring that new staffs are well versed with the various human resource policies such as the human resource manual and the code of conduct.


• Ensure that staff have relevant licenses and that all other documentation relating to their profession are valid and updated to ensure compliance with required standards and regulatory needs.


• Coordinate employment of expatriate staff and ensure they are in possession of the relevant permits, passes and visas as provided in the law.


• Supports with the development of SOP and implementation of the same.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other business related field from a recognized institution.


• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) qualifications or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.


• Membership of Institute of Human Resources Management.


• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in as a HR generalist preferably in comparable institution.

SKILL AND COMPETENCIES

• Good awareness of the internal and external industrial environment and successful adaptation to changing demands and conditions of ER landscape.


• Quality management and customer service orientation


• Knowledge of best and current human resource practices and approaches.


• Knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Laws.


• Effective advisory and influencing skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.


• Problem solving skills.


• Strong leadership and people management skills.


• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.


• Independence and dependability.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line, including names and contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 13th August 2021.

The email subject line MUST include Position title and Vacancy number being applied for i.e. “AKHK/HRM/003”.

Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting and medical examination).

“Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”.

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