Job Title: Assistant Director, Human Resource Management & Development
Organization: Laikipia County - Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Laikipia - Kenya
Deadline: 15th September 2024
About Laikipia County Government
Laikipia County is one of the 14 counties within the Rift Valley region and one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya.
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: drafting and implementing human resource policies, strategies, regulations, procedures, rules and guidelines in the County; coordinating human resource services in functional areas such as recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare; interpreting applying and providing advice on human resource management policies, rules and regulations, procedures and systems; analyzing data on human resource management for decision making; validating information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfer, human resource management information systems; ensuring maintenance of staff establishment and complement control; undertaking research in human resource matters; implementing human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; recommending an appropriate human resource system (both manual and electronics); carrying out training needs assessment and training projections of staff; training staff on target setting and participating in staff appraisals systems; processing various claims relating to training, medical and others; preparing budget estimates for human resource management including personnel emoluments; administering welfare matters as required; handling staff grievances and industrial relation matters; maintaining an up-to-date human resource information database as per set procedures and policies; ensuring that human resource quality management standards are maintained; and analyzing human resource reports for decision making.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Plus a
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- A minimum period 5 years work experience, three (3) of which must be in a Senior HR Management level in the public service.
- Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
- Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) with a Valid practicing certificate;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer application skills; and
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and the ability to translate them into human resource management policies and programmes.
- Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application through the GOOGLE FORMS LINK provided on the County Website and follow the instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS
- All applications shall be through the Google Forms link provided received on or before 15th September, 2024.
- Application and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5 MBs.
- ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during interview.
- Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254 715052052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
- Any form of Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Laikipia County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications shall be addressed to: -
The Secretary/CEO
Laikipia County Public Service Board
P.O Box 52-20300
Nyahururu
Interested and qualified? Go to Laikipia County Government on docs.google.com to apply.
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