Nakasero Hospital is a private hospital in Uganda that has been in operation since 2009.  Our Mission is to provide quality, sustainable, compassionate health care by leveraging local and international talent and state-of-the-art technology.

As such we are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Human Resource Officer.

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, training and development, performance monitoring, HR Operations, Benefits administration and employee relations

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
  • Directly responsible for staff welfare requisition processing and cost management including Airtime, Fuel, staff meals and others.
  • Manage leave liability through monthly leave tracking, updating and reporting.
  • Create and implement effective onboarding plans. Provide starter and onboarding packs to the new joiners.
  • Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process.
  • Perform comprehensive reference checks for new staff before issuing contracts to them
  • Draft all employee related documents: contracts, letters and other documents.
  • Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
  • Assist in performance management processes
  • Maintain employee records, according to policy and legal requirements. Responsible for employee files and overall filing requirements.
  • Payroll management and processing of Consultants pay schedule as well as statutory submissions
  • Participate in the annual Budgeting process especially with regard to HR related budgets
  • Responsible for update the HRIS with new joiner information, removing exit staff, and updating new information.
  • Produce Monthly HR Reports on headcount, joiners and leavers, payroll returns and other HR reports.
  • Staff exit management.
  • Actively participate and organize all staff events
  • Management of Interns

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong ethics and reliability
  • Ability to multi-task and deal with diverse responsibilities.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • An analytical, problem-solving and creative work approach.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • A degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant field.
  • 3 years’ experience preferably in a hospital setting.
  • Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
  • Knowledge of HR functions i.e. HR Operations, recruitment, training, pay and benefits
  • Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures

Candidates that have relevant experience, meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above positions, should submit their applications, Curriculum vitae and academic certificates addressed to the Human Resource Manager Not later than Friday, 21st January 2022 at the Hospital HR Offices on 2nd Floor.

Nakasero Hospital provides an equal opportunity for all qualified persons and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, tribe, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Canvassing or lobbying by an applicant directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.

Nakasero Hospital does not offer any positions without an interview and never asks candidates for money.  If you are asked for money, we strongly recommend that you do not respond and do not send money or personal information.

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