RCTP SEARCH Human Resource Assistant Job in Suba Kenya

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program working in over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for Sustainable East African Research for Community Health (SEARCH). SEARCH is a five year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, educational, and economic outcomes.  We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease diagnostic health campaigns.  We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.

Job Title: SEARCH Human Resource Assistant 

Vacancy FN.025-03-013

Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
 

Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
 Duration: Annual appointment,

Job Summary:

Overall guidance and management of the provision of human resources services, policies and program of the SEARCH studyDiploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institutionTraining in counseling will be an added advantageAt least one (1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience human resource management Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to operate at both strategic and tactical levelsAbility to deal with ambiguity, non-judgmental, proactive and detail-oriented.Ability and confidence to engage and influence staff at levelsFluent in English and Dholuo.Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skillsAssist employees with routine personnel related questions as the first point of contact for employees related issuesFilling and keeping record of confidential personnel informationEstablishes and leads the recruiting and selection process Update and maintain an accurate employee databaseMonitors all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment.Monitor and ensure that all statutory and benefits’ deductions and remittances are processed and submittedConducting fair appraisals and staff performance reviewsInduction of new employeesPerform any another duty that may be assigned by the management Applications should include the following:A cover letter with current position and salary (if applicable),  and date available A current CVAt least two letters of recommendationCopies of official certificatesCopy of the latest pay slipNames and telephone contacts of at least 3 refereesAn email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)Applications should be sent electronically to the email addresses below and followed with hard copies of the same to the address below: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI-RCTP-SEARCH, Nyanza
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
Kisumu

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