Job Description

Requisition Number 3634BR

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information

Agency Aga Khan Health Services

The position The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret and Kimilili.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Human Resource Manager - Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting timely delivery of human resource plans, data management, and operations in the assigned Business Units.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support effective implementation of human resource policies, plans and procedures. Support in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy. Participate in realization of people processes of talent recruitment to ensure optimal capabilities. Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Provide Human Resource advisory services to the Heads of Departments, Managers and Supervisors in the Business Units assigned across a breadth of areas including talent management, employee development, performance management, employee relations and change management. Assist with labour initiatives through ensuring compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements as well as the Hospital's rules and regulations. Monitor and develop regular statistical information regarding workforce requirements, staff turnover, leave, absence etc. Ensure that leave plans are in place and are adhered to in consultation with Heads of Departments. Maintain an efficient and effective filing system for HR documents, including the filing of staff files and data management. Monitor and submit monthly probationary report and share with supervisor a month before the probation end date. Support payroll administration. Maintain contract expiry dates and update the supervisor one month in advance. Keep track of all active staff in employment and process separations of those whose contracts will not be renewed/terminated. Assist in the induction and orientation process of new staff; ensuring that new staffs are well versed with the various human resource policies such as the human resource manual and the code of conduct. Ensure that staff have relevant licenses and that all other documentation relating to their profession are valid and updated to ensure compliance with required standards and regulatory needs. Coordinate employment of expatriate staff and ensure they are in possession of the relevant permits, passes and visas as provided in the law.

The requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or any other business related field from a recognized institution. Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) qualifications or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution. Certification in an IT related field will be an added advantage. Membership of Institute of Human Resources Management. Minimum of four (4) years' experience in as a HR generalist preferably in comparable institution.SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Good awareness of the internal and external industrial environment and successful adaptation to changing demands and conditions of ER landscape. Quality management and customer service orientation Knowledge of best and current human resource practices and approaches. Knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Laws. Effective advisory and influencing skills. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Problem solving skills. Strong leadership and people management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders. Independence and dependability.

Sector Social Development

Salary Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires 26-Jan-2024