AKDN Head of Human Resources Jobs in Kisumu - Kenya

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world.


Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information......

The position

Overall Responsibility:

  • The Head of Human Resource will lead the human resource function of the hospital and the Outreach Health Centers. In this capacity, he/she will provide leadership and strategic direction on Human Resource issues, and help develop and/or review Human Resource policies for the hospital in-liaison with the leadership team in Kisumu, sister Agencies and Head of HR – Geneva, Switzerland
  • Contribute to the overall business strategy by advising the senior leadership team on the human resource implications of strategic decisions.
  • Coordinate training and development of the existing human resource, recruitment, and retention strategies form a key component of this function.
  • Working through a team of other HR professionals and line managers, s/he will be required to deliver top quality workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, development and talent management, industrial relations and effective legally compliant HR administration, payroll and HRIS.
  • Deal effectively with union matters including negotiations on collective agreements to ensure industrial harmony.
  • Implement Staff Compensation and Benefits plans in accordance with the policies of The Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya.
  • Advise senior leadership and line managers concerning Human Resource Planning in
    line with the hospitals operational plan / budget and strategic development.
  • Ensures that the hospital’s recruitment and selection is in conformity with Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya policy and procedures.
  • Ensure all new employees are adequately inducted into the organization and department.

    The requirements
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
  • 10 years of experience in Human Resources with a minimum of five years of HR management experience including exposure to working in an international environment
  • Healthcare organization working experience is a desirable requirement
  • Current and valid membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management, (K)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, effective interpersonal communication, excellent written and verbal communication in English, excellent coach and mentor
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is a must
  • Excellent interpersonal skills guided by a strong code of ethics and an ability to build relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and be conversant with Human Resource Management System (HRMIS).
  • Fluent in the local language and English
    Salary Salary and package to attract the best candidate

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates should apply online by 14th September, 2018

  • For more information and job application details, see; AKDN Head of Human Resources Jobs in Kisumu - Kenya


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