4 Human Resource Officers at Makerere University Kampala (MUK)

Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Duty
Station: 
Kampala,
Uganda
Reports
to:
Director Human Resources
About
MUK:
Established in
1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and
most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school,
which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day
students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon
began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary
Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center
for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started
developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school
certificate courses. In 1949, it became a University College affiliated to the
University College of London, offering courses leading to the general degrees
of its then mother institution.


Job
Summary:
The Human
Resources Officer will implement,
maintain and update programs, procedures and Strategies for the College in line
with Human Resources Policies.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Implement
    annual work plans for the College in line with Human Resource targets.
  • Provide
    technical; support and implement decisions of the College committees in
    line with Human Resources Policy.
  • Implement
    College development and change management programs in line with Human
    Resources Policy.
  • Implement
    and identify gaps in the Human Resources Manual and recommend inputs for
    updating it in line with Human Resources Policy.
  • Capture,
    process, maintain and update College records on HURIS in line with Human
    Resources Policy.
  • Compile
    and keep records of payroll, benefits and allowances of College staff in
    line with Human Resources Policy.
  • Coordinate
    with the relevant University divisions/departments in the implementation
    of Human Resources Policies.
  • Perform
    any other duties as assigned by the Director Human Resources
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or
    Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology
    or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/University.
  • At
    least a year’s experience in Human Resource related work.
  • Computer
    literacy skills;
  • Good
    research and data analysis skills
  • Proven
    Counseling skills
  • Good
    Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • High  sense of self drive/motivation
  • Excellent
    writing and analytical skills
  • Knowledge
    of the Labour Laws
Age:
Less than 50 years
How
to Apply:
All applications are
invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancies above. Please
submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3
copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications,
work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal
addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have
forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.
Applications should be
delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building,
Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline:
31st December 2013  

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