Head of Human Resources

Head of Human Resources at Karen Hospital in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

The Karen Hospital is a 110 bed multi speciality hospital with state of art technology providing health care needs to the entire East African community. It has 6 satellite clinics across Kenya and plans to expand to 10 more in the next one year having national and international medical faculties to provide medical services at an affordable cost and international standards. We are looking for dynamic, result oriented individuals, who are team players with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging positions in our organization. They must also possess the following desired competences, academic qualifications and professional experience.

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for providing expert advice in the management of the human resource function and support in all strategic and administrative areas.

Key duties and responsibilities: Developing human resources planning strategies.Conducting and managing the administration activities.Developing, implementing and managing the performance management systemEnsure compliance with relevant labour legislation and HR policies, procedures and guidelines.Develop objective performance management systems and criteria for performance measurement.Develop and manage staff welfare schemes such as medical, insurance pension and benefits administration.Develop and effectively manage the staff grievance procedure so as to ensure a conducive working environment that is motivating to staffAssess staff training needs and develop training and development programmes aimed at addressing the needs as well as building staff capacityCoordinate staff recruitment, staff induction, retention and separation processPrepare timely reports and relevant communication to employeesManaging the day-to-day activities of the human resource function of the organization.

Educational Qualifications & Experience Degree in Human Resource or Business ManagementMasters in HRM/Business Administration will be an added advantageTechnical knowledge in labour laws and practical experience with Industrial Relations.At least 10 years relevant work experienceMust be business driven with strong financial acumenMust have interpersonal skills with high personal integrityExperience in a healthcare institution will be a definite advantage

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter indicating current gross salary and expected gross salary with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org on or before 31st January 2013.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements need not apply.

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