Human Resource Manager at AIC Kapsowar Missions Hospital

Job Description

Kapsowar Hospital is a small mission hospital based in North West Kenya. Kapsowar Hospital was first established by Africa Inland Mission (AIM) in . In , AIM handed over ownership of the hospital to the Africa Inland Church (AIC), and is currently under the supervision of the AIC Central Health Council

Summary

We are seeking to recruit value-based mission driven individual with a high degree of professionalism to fill the position of Human Resource Manager (HRM) on contractual basis. The individual must have the right values, behaviors and attitudes that match those of AIC Kapsowar Mission Hospital. The individual must also have the experience, skills, and initiative to support the planned improvement of the hospital’s culture, HR systems and processes to enable enhanced reporting and management decision making. S/he will be reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The HRM is expected to be proactive and collaborative, working closely with the Hospital Senior Management Team and all other members of the Hospital Staff to advance the Hospital’s strategic plan and related initiatives and operations.

Key Responsibilities are:

Develop human resource strategies aligned to the hospital’s corporate strategy. Advise the Hospital Director and Senior Managers on appropriate human resources management policies and strategies. Develop and oversee implementation of departmental plans and budgets, policies, norms and procedures. Develop and manage the department’s budget in liaison with the Finance Manager. implement strategies on human resource planning, recruitment, development, performance management, employee relations, staff benefits and administrative services. Advise on appropriate organizational structures, business processes and change management to maximize organizational effectiveness. Plan and direct employee development, performance and career management programmes to improve individual and corporate performance. Develop and ensure implementation of reward management and remuneration policies and strategies that attract, retain and motivate employees to higher productivity. Provide advisory and support services to line managers in administering Hospital staff policies, disciplinary issues, conflict resolution, grievance handling, and other people management matters. Advise on employee relations and communication policies and strategies to maximize staff involvement and commitment while minimizing conflict. Undertake HR Planning in liaison with departmental heads and develop/undertake staff recruitment plans to ensure availability of requisite numbers and competencies to enable the Hospital achieve its corporate objectives. Ensure human resources policies are implemented consistently and the core values of the hospital are upheld. Nurture departmental competencies and promote a working environment that optimizes individual and team potential. Oversee the Implementation of policies, procedures and standards in industrial relations and welfare in the Hospital and ensure compliance with the labour laws. Facilitate processing of provident fund benefits in accordance with the Trust Deeds rules and regulations. Drive the Performance Management Process for all staff with the support of the departmental Heads. Identify training needs for the departments supported Mentor and coach staff within the departments supported; Identify procurement needs of the department; Prepare and submit management monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Facilitate and consolidate training needs assessment with Line Managers of the Hospital and organize and coordinate training and capacity building programs. Day to day management of staff welfare in handling of employees’ grievances, leave, illness, staff counselling on personal or work problems. Liaise with the Finance department to ensure prompt monthly returns of statutory deductions, i.e. NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, HELB, Pension and NITA. Participate in the preparation and implementation of the Strategic Plan and organizational design of the Hospital. Analyse work processes and recommend improvements where necessary. Ensure that Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) programs are cascaded to all levels. Liaising with the Medical and Nursing Director as well as partners to ensure all licenses of missionary medical personnel are obtained. Shall be the custodian of all staff files/records.

AND 

Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Educational and Experience Requirements: 

The job holder must possess:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Social sciences or related field. CHRP-K Certification. Post-graduate/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management. Membership of Institute of Human Resource Management. Practicing license from the Institute of Human Resource Management. Minimum of Eight years’ work experience three of which must be in a leadership position. Experience in Health & Safety or quality improvement is an added advantage. Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships. Should have thorough knowledge of HR Management as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the HR profession. Must have knowledge in use of MS Office packages. As a Mission Hospital with strong Christian values, it is essential that any candidate can show evidence of an active Christian faith and character references pointing to a history of working with integrity