Principal Human Resource Management Officer (Grade 4)

Job Summary
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have Bachelors’ degree in Human Resource Management or any other related course from a recognized institution.
Have Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience

OR

Have served in the grade of Senior Human Resource Management Officer for a minimum period of three (3) Years;
Be a member of institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing;
Have a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Have a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Human Resource Management or Chartered Human Resource Professional (K).
Have demonstrated professional and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results;
Knowledge in ERP system and Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) will be an added advantage;
Have proficiency in computer application skills; and
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the activities of the department;
Providing leadership in development and implementation of human resource management and development strategy, policies and procedures;
Analyzing staffing levels for effective succession planning;
Providing secretariat to the Management Advisory Committee;
Overseeing human resource planning;
Developing, recommending and ensuring effective implementation of staff compensation and rewards systems;
Ensuring implementation of health and safety Programmes;
Promoting development of staff welfare Programmes;
Custodian of staff records;
Overseeing administrative functions;
Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance management system;
Ensuring development and implementation of the training and Development plan;
Develop and implement effective administrative policies, procedures and regulations in the following areas; transport, records, library, cleaning, catering, work environment and security management;
Support in the Development, Review and implementation of the Council’s Strategic Plan;
Development of Departmental Work plan and Budget;
Prepare periodic reports.