Deputy Director, Human Resource Management

Job Specifications 
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 programes
• Analyzing 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 system
• Ensuring development and implementation of the Training and Development Plan;
• Coordinating initiatives aimed at achieving strategic objectives of the organization; and
• Preparing and implementing the Departmental work plan and budget.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience four (4) 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, Business
• Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Personnel
• Management, 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 a 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; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies 

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the KEMRI website: www.kemri.org/career-e-recruitment Portal by enclosing a detailed CV, copies
of academic and professional certificates email address, telephone contact and details and contact information for three referees should be received on or before 30th May, 2023 by 5:00 pm East African Time

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity; persons with disability, women, youth, and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview, and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately.