JCRC Jobs – Manager, Human Resource & Development at Joint Clinical Research Centre

Organisation:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station:
Uganda
About
JCRC:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a
national Ugandan organization that was established in 1991as a medical
institution and HIV AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in medical research,
health care and training
Job Summary:
The Manager Human Resources & Development is responsible for developing a
strong and vibrant human resource (HR) function that ensures JCRC is capable of
attracting, developing and retaining high quality employees who will contribute
to the achievement of JCRC’s mission and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Developing and
    updating human resources policies and procedures in line with acceptable
    labour laws, practices and JCRC mission and vision.
  • Managing the
    recruitment processes in line with JCRC strategic and operational plans.
  • Leading the
    development and implementation of performance management systems in
    accordance with JCRC performance objectives and targets.
  • Developing and
    implementing the staff training and development plans in collaboration
    with the training department.
  • Managing the
    succession planning process within JCRC. Managing employee relations,
    welfare and benefits in accordance with the human resource policy manual.
  • Managing the
    operationalisation and maintenance of JCRC-wide Human Resources
    Information Systems.
  • Providing advice
    and counsel on HR management principles to other Heads of Departments,
    RCEs and supervisors to enable them effectively manage their staff
  • Liaising with
    heads of departments in coordinating staff leave processes at JCRC
    Maintaining personnel and other records for Human Resource Department
    Participating in the management of the payroll and SACCO loans management
    within JCRC.
  • Preparation and
    review of employment contracts 
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant
    should hold a post Graduate degree in Human Resource Management or Masters
    in Business Administration with a bias in Human Resource Management.
  • The applicant
    should possess a Bachelors degree in social sciences or other management
    courses.
  • Membership in
    professional human resource associations is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of five
    years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management
    positions in a large and dynamic organization.
  • Experience with
    Donor Funded Health Institution is preferred
  • Knowledge of
    National employment / labour laws
  • Knowledge of
    principles and practices governing compensation, performance management,
    employee relations, safety, training and development
  • Ability to work
    collaboratively with staff at all levels
  • Strong problem
    solving skills
  • Ability to
    communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Strong operational
    and strategic decisions making skills
How to
Apply:
The prospective candidates should send their
applications with all supporting documents including copies of academic
qualifications and curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names, telephone contacts
of three professional referees plus current salary should either be posted to:
Human Resource Office, Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCPC), Plot 101, Entebbe
Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala OR sent by email to: hr@ jcrc.org.ug .
NB: Only
short listed candidates only will be contacted.
Deadline:
22nd July 2013.


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