HR Jobs – Labour Officer / Industrial Relations Officer at Makerere University Kampala (MUK)

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Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Duty
Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports
to: University Bursar
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 Labour
Officer / Industrial Relations Officer will
implement Labour Relation policies of unionized staff in the University in line
with Labor Laws
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop
    and implement a mechanism for conflict resolution in line with Human
    Resources polices and labour laws.
  • Review
    and implement Human Resources policies in line with the Labour Laws.
  • Develop,
    review, recommend and implement policies on sexual harassment in line with
    Human Resources policies.
  • Develop,
    review and recommend a policy on sports/recreation for staff in line with
    Human Resources policies.
  • Implement,
    monitor and update staff leave schedules in line with Human Resources
    policy.
  • Handle
    staff grievances in line with set standards and guidelines
  • Liaise
    with the University Hospital in handling Workman’s Compensation
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess a     Masters’
    degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology or MBA
    (Human Resource option) OR a
    Masters degree with a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource management
    from a recognized Institution/University OR An Honors Bachelors degree in Human Resource management or
    Business Studies or Industrial Psychology or Arts/Social Sciences or
    Education or its equivalent from recognized institution/university
  • At
    least three years of HRM work experience in a large complex and reputable
    organization handling labour matters
  • Computer
    literacy skills
  • Good
    interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Proven
    Counseling Skills
  • Working
    Knowledge of Labour Laws
  • Familiarity
    with the Employment Act (2006) of Uganda
  • Knowledge
    of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act
  • Knowledge
    of other 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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