Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

The Human Resource Director is responsible for providing overall and co-ordination of the Human Resource function of the School. The Director oversees the Directorate of Human Resources and initiates, develops and implements Human Resource systems and processes in line with the Human Resources policy and consistent with the School's Strategic plan

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Initiate, develop, implement and review human resource policies and practices in line with School's strategic plan
• Act as a resource to management of HR in the areas of job design, organizational structures and workload distribution
• Develop and monitor HRD annual plan in line with the Human Resources Policies
• Develop work targets for the Human Resource Directorate in line with the Human Resource Policies:
• Facilitate the update of HR records, information and knowledge
• Mentor and coach Human Resources staff of the School and coordinate training and capacity building activities
• Analyze, develop and recommend sound plans, programs and procedures, in the areas of Human Resource planning compensation, employee recognition and other matters related to employee relations
• Formulate, implement and monitor organizational development and change management systems and strategies in line with the School Strategic plan
• Introduce and implement competence based Human Resource Management systems
• Design and implement performance Management and control system
• Coordinate and implement the payroll as well as employee wellness programs for staff.
• Establish measure to ensure consistency in various HR practices as it relates to recruitment, compensation, job descriptions, job profiles including demand analysis and specifications organizational structure among other HR related issues
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Principal

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
• Excellent analytical ability
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of labour laws and other employment regulations, policies/guidelines applicable to public institutions
• High level of integrity
• Good understanding of human resource processes in public institutions
• Computer literacy

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
• An Honours Bachelor's Degree from a recognized Institution.
• A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management Organizational and Industrial Psychology. Management and
• Organizational Development or MBA (Human Resource option).

OR
• A Master's Degree in Social Sciences or Education Management Planning and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized institution
• A professional certification in HR related disciplines such as CIPD. CHRA is an added advantage
• At least 10 years work experience, five (5) of which should be at Senior Managerial level in a reputable institution
• Must be an active member of the Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU)
• Must be a citizen of Uganda aged between 35 and 55 years
• A certificate of tax compliance from the Uganda Revenue Authority

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
• A five (5) year contract, renewable once, subject to good performance.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit three (3) copies of their application together with the following
a) A detailed and current Curriculum Vitae
b) Names and addresses of three referees (1 Academic and 2 Professional) who should be advised to send reference letter direct to the Principal, MUBS under confidential cover, plus their postal, telephone and email addresses. Applicants are requested to ensure that at least two (2) of the three referees have forwarded reference letters concerning the application at the time of submission
c) Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates. Original documents should not be sent at this stage
d) Copies of the candidate's birth certificate and relevant Passport pages National Identity Card
Applicants should route their applications through their Heads of Department
Sealed applications marked "CONFIDENTIAL" and bearing the title of the position in the right hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded to reach the Secretary, MUBS Appointments Board, at the address indicated below, not later than August 7, 2023.
THE SECRETARY, APPOINTMENTS BOARD MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL PLOT M21A, OLD PORTBELL ROAD P.O. BOX 1337 KAMPALA-UGANDA
Email: achsecretary@mubs.ac.ug  (electronic applications can be sent to this email) Tel: 0414 338 130


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