Human Resource Assistant Vacancy in Uganda at Infectious Diseases Insititute

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant

Main purpose of the role:
The Human Resource Assistant will provide HR Support services to the Project Staff and general administrative support for the performance of several HR functions:

Principal Accountabilities and duties:

• Provision of HR support to the project staff and the entire project management team in policy adherence and implementation
• Act as the main point of contact between the HR office and staff
• Conduct new hire orientation of project staff
• Maintain and ensure good employee relations
• Arrange logistics for all in-house staff training courses
• Maintain and update HR files- including personnel files and the HR database.
• Employ Counseling and guidance on various HR aspects
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with specialization in Human Resource Management, Public Administration Industrial and Organizational psychology or
• Up to 2 years of experience in a similar position

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge and ability of coordinating staff training activities
• Some knowledge of current labor laws and best practices
• Knowledge of local employment contractual practice
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Ms. Office and Navision software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• ability to interact and communicate
• ability to follow established policies and procedures

How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates may send their applications with detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P.O.Box 22418, Kampala.

Deadline Monday, September 26th 2011.