Background

Kyambogo University is the second largest Public University in Uganda. Since its formation in 2003, the University has established itself as one of the leading universities in Uganda offering a number of academic programmes in line with vocational education, teacher training, hands-on engineering, special needs training, social sciences, pure and applied sciences, entrepreneurship and management that meet the market demands and development needs of the Country. The Strategic Focus Areas of the University include: Teaching and Learning, Research, Innovation and Knowledge Generation; Physical Infrastructure, Facilities and ICT Development; Institutional Development and Strategic Marketing.

In order to achieve its mission and strategic goals, the University invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Chief Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• To initiate, manage, implement and monitor Human Resource policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, and regulations, and to guide the University on all matters of Human Resource Planning, Management and Development.
• To plan, advise, coordinate and supervise all activities related to human resource management.
• To ensure that salaries and wages are administered in accordance with the university policy.
• To prepare plans and budgets for the Human Resource activities in the University.
• To provide technical support to departments on the interpretation of Human Resource Manual, staff regulations and other relevant human resource issues.
• To prepare submissions for the appointment, confirmation, discipline, transfer of staff in the University service.
• To ensure efficient and effective Staff Training and Development
• To ensure the annual staff performance appraisal by circulating appraisal forms to Heads of Departments and provide guidance on how to conduct an effective appraisal.
• To ensure a harmonious relationship between Management and employees of the University.
• To ensure that welfare services to staff such as transport allowances, death and funeral arrangements and expenses are provided in accordance with HR manual.

Key Outputs

• Human Resource policies, regulations and practices in the University initiated, developed and implemented;
• Human Resource plans and budgets prepared;
• Annual recruitment plan prepared and implemented;
• Submissions for appointment, confirmation, discipline and staff transfers prepared;
• Payroll and staffing control system managed and maintained;
• Personal records for staff of the University efficiently managed;
• Staff advised on career development and counselling;
• Line departments advised on the interpretation of Human Resource Manual, Human Resource Policy, staff regulations and other relevant human resource issues;
• Terminal benefits processed and submitted to relevant authorities for necessary action;
• Performance of all University employee appraised.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, or MBA (HR option) or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized award university/institution.
• An honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Arts or Management or Law or Commerce/ Business Administration.

Skills

• Should have high integrity with excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Should have proven ability to supervise teams and transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support.
• Should be computer literate, with good working knowledge relevant computer packages.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Excellent decision-making and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Should have the ability to work independently and to coordinate and consult effectively as part of a team.

Experience

Should have a minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibilities, professional experience, and leadership in a reputable organization, five (5) of which should be at Senior Management Level in HR function, at the rank of Deputy Chief Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner Human Resource Management or equivalent in a reputable organisation.

Additional Notes

This advert overrides the previous adverts for the same position and applicants who responded to the earlier adverts should re-apply.

Only Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants who shall not hear from Kyambogo University on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• To initiate, manage, implement and monitor Human Resource policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, and regulations, and to guide the University on all matters of Human Resource Planning, Management and Development.
• To plan, advise, coordinate and supervise all activities related to human resource management.
• To ensure that salaries and wages are administered in accordance with the university policy.
• To prepare plans and budgets for the Human Resource activities in the University.
• To provide technical support to departments on the interpretation of Human Resource Manual, staff regulations and other relevant human resource issues.
• To prepare submissions for the appointment, confirmation, discipline, transfer of staff in the University service.
• To ensure efficient and effective Staff Training and Development
• To ensure the annual staff performance appraisal by circulating appraisal forms to Heads of Departments and provide guidance on how to conduct an effective appraisal.
• To ensure a harmonious relationship between Management and employees of the University.
• To ensure that welfare services to staff such as transport allowances, death and funeral arrangements and expenses are provided in accordance with HR manual.

• Should have high integrity with excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Should have proven ability to supervise teams and transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support.
• Should be computer literate, with good working knowledge relevant computer packages.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Excellent decision-making and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Should have the ability to work independently and to coordinate and consult effectively as part of a team.

• Must have a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, or MBA (HR option) or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized award university/institution.
• An honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Arts or Management or Law or Commerce/ Business Administration.