Joint Clinical Research Centre jobs- Head of Human Resource Vacancy

Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), a national Ugandan organization established in 1991, is an HIV AIDS centre of excellence specializing in Treatment and Care, Medical Research and Training. JCRC mainly focuses on HIV/AIDS, TB and other related conditions. JCRC has a network of centres of excellence geographically situated in all regions of the country. We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the positions below;
Position: Head of Human Resource

The Head of Human Resources will be reporting to the Executive Director

Overall Responsibilities:
The Head of Human Resources is responsible for developing a strong and vibrant human resource function that ensures JCRC is capable of attracting, developing and retaining high quality employees who will contribute to the achievement of JCRC's mission and objectives.

Specific Duties
• Developing and updating human resources policies and procedures in line with acceptable labour laws, practices and JCRC mission and vision.
• Managing the recruitment processes in line with JCRC strategic and operational plans,
• Leading the development and implementation of performance management systems in accordance with JCRC performance objectives and targets.
• Developing and implementing the staff training and development plans in collaboration with the training department,
• Managing the succession planning process within JCRC.
• Managing employee relations, welfare and benefits in accordance with the human resource policy manual.
• Managing the operationalisation and maintenance of JCRC wide human resources Information Systems.
• Providing advise and counsel on human resource management principles to other Heads of Departments, RCEs and supervisors to enable them effectively manage their staff
• Liaising with heads of departments in coordinating staff leave processes at JCRC
• Maintaining personnel and other records for Human Resource Department
• Participating in the management of the payroll and loans management within JCRC.
• Preparation and review of employment contracts

Qualifications and Experience
• A Post Graduate degree in Human Resource Management or Masters in Business Administration with a bias in Human Resource Management.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• A Bachelors degree in social sciences or other management courses.
• Membership in professional human resource associations is an added advantage,
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management positions in a large and dynamic organization.
• Working experience with Donor Funded Health Institution is preferred

Other Attributes
• Knowledge of National employment ( labour) laws
• Knowledge of principles and practices governing compensation, performance management, employee relations, safety, training and development
• Ability (o work collaboratively with staff at all levels Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong operational and strategic decisions making skills
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How to apply:
Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates, telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources,
Joint Clinical Research Centre
Plot No. 893, Ring Road, Butikiro House
P.O. Box 10005, Kampala -Uganda

Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 8th October 2010
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.