Deputy Director, Human Resource Management at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of , which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act . The Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:- Providing leadership in development and implementation of human resource management and development strategy, policies and procedures;Roll out of organization culture change programesAnalyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning;Overseeing human resource planning;Providing secretariat to the Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;Developing, recommending and ensuring effective implementation of staff compensation and rewards systems;Ensuring implementation of health and safety programs;Promoting development of staff welfare programs;Custodian of staff records;Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management systemEnsuring development and implementation of the Training and Development Plan;Coordinating initiatives aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the organization; andPreparing and implementing the Departmental work plan and budget. Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- At least ten years relevant work experience four of which should have been in management position;Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development,Human Resource Planning, Education, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;Masters in Human Resource Management Industrial Relations, Education, BusinessAdministration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, PersonnelManagement, Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. OR Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from recognized institution.Registration with the Institute of Human Resource Management;Valid Practicing License;Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; andFulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Key Skills and Competencies Strategic thinkingAnalytical skillsStrong communication and reporting skillsStrong managerial skills and ability to lead teamsMentoring, coaching and leadership skillsInterpersonal and negotiation skillsTeam player