Director, Human Resource/Registrar Equivalent (Grade 15)
Qualifications for Appointment: Academic and Professional:
- a) Possess a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a specialization in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management, or a related discipline from a recognized university in Kenya.
- b) Hold a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Human Resource Management or any other related, relevant discipline.
- c) Hold a Diploma in human resource management or a related field.
- d) Be a member in good standing of a relevant Professional body.
Experience and Skills:
- a) Have twelve (12) years of administrative experience, including a minimum of 3 years at the Deputy Director or equivalent level.
- b) Demonstrate exceptional professional competence in Human Resource Management.
- c) Possess administrative skills, including organization, communication, time management, and customer care.
- d) Be proficient in computer usage.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- a) Provide strategic advice, guidance, and leadership across the University on all aspects of human resource management through the generation and implementation of Management briefs.
- b) Address day-to-day requests from staff arising from the three key human resource areas: recruitment, training and development, and General Human Resource Administration.
- c) Develop and implement human resource strategy, policies, procedures, work processes, and instructions contributing to the University’s strategic plan.
- d) Integrate, maintain, and update Human Resource systems, policies, and procedures while ensuring legal compliance.
- e) Serve as Secretary to all Appointment Committees for staff in Central Departments.
- f) Act as a member of University committees, such as Housing Allocation, Central Departments Corruption Prevention Committee, etc.
- g) Implement staff terms of service and collective bargaining agreements.
- h) Oversee the day-to-day management of the department and operational activities, including assignment of work, performance evaluation, and general supervision of staff in the Human Resource Department.
- i) Approve acquisition and expenditure for all human resource-related requests in the University systems, such as AIE and EPMIS.
- j) Manage and oversee the Human Resource Information System (HRMIS) and sub-systems such as SMA, Leave, SPA, etc.
- k) Perform any other duties as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
Salary and Benefits:
- Basic Salary: Kshs 209,694-283,087
- House Allowances: Kshs 73,715
- All other allowances and benefits will be in accordance with the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by the Council from time to time
