Human Resource Officer Job in Uganda at National Drug Authority

Job Title: Human Resource Officer.

based at Head Office
Reports to: Head, Human Resource & Administration Unit
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the implementation of Human Resource Policies, strategies, rules, regulations, procedures and terms and conditions of service.
• Manage and ensure the regular update and safe custody of staff records including the staff appraisal forms.
• Prepare relevant documents to facilitate staff recruitment, training and development, contract renewals, deployment, motivation, access to welfare facilities and exit.
• Prepare HR reports and other briefs as advised by the supervisor
• Coordinate movement of correspondences between Human Resources Unit and other departments
• Interpret for staff existing Human Resource Policies, Strategies, Rules, Regulations and terms and conditions of service.
• Counsel staff and arbitrate in simple cases of industrial or labour relations.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.


Job requirement

Basic Qualifications and Training:
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts(Social Sciences], Bachelor of Social Work &Social Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration (Human Resource management option).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Preferred additional requirements
• Knowledge of the Human Resource Management policies, rules, regulations and terms and conditions of service.
• Demonstrated personal integrity.
• Highly flexible and approachable
• Ability to work independently but coordinate effectively as part of a team

Key competencies:
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and technical skills
• Counseling and arbitration.
• Computer literacy.
Job Specifications:
Minimum experience of 5 years in Human Resource Management gained from a reputable organization(s).
Duration of appointment:
The initial appointment is for a 4 year contract renewable based on performance.
Remuneration: Competitive at Scale NDA: 4


How to apply

How to apply:
Application in own handwriting, accompanied by detailed CV, indicating addresses and day time telephone contacts of three referees should be sent to:

Executive Secretary/Registrar
National Drug Authority
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue
P 0 Box 23096, Kampala, Uganda.,
Tel: 0414-255 665/347 391/2
Closing date: 12th August 2011