Deputy Director, Human Resource Management- Re-advertisement

SALARY Ksh.105,570 x 5,070 – 110,640 x 5,300 – 115,940 x 5,560 – 121,500 x 5,840 – 127,340 x 6,070 – 133,410 x 6,380 – 139,790 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: developing human resource policies, strategies, regulations, procedures, rules and guidelines; developing human resource standards and guidelines; coordinating human resource management services in functional areas such as recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare; interpreting and applying on human resource management policies, rules and regulations, procedures and systems; analyzing data on human resource management for decision making; recommending for approval information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfer, human resource management information systems; maintaining staff establishment and complement control; coordinating research in human resource matters; coordinating the implementation of human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; identifying and recommending for approval the use of an appropriate human resource system (both manual and electronics); coordinating the carrying out of training needs assessment and approving trainings for staff; training staff on target setting and carrying out in staff performance appraisals systems: secretariat to the county human resource management advisory committee and coordinating the implementation of its decisions thereof; approving various claims relating to training, medical and others; coordinating the preparation of budget estimates for human resource management including personnel emoluments; administering welfare matters as required; handling staff grievances and industrial relation matters; maintaining an up-to-date human resource information database as per set procedures and policies; ensuring that human resource quality management standards are maintained; and analyzing human resource reports for decision making.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Plus
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than nine (9) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Have a Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate
• Must have a valid practicing licence from IHRM;
• Membership certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and the ability to translate them into human resource management policies and programs;
• (Possession of a Master's degree will be an added advantage)