Summary
Date Posted: 21st January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

JOB DETAILS:
Kyambogo University is a public university, established in 2003 following the merger of the former Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK), and Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNISE). The University Campus is located on Kyambogo Hill in the capital city, Kampala. Kyambogo University is the second largest university in Uganda with more than 30,000 students on-campus.
Kyambogo University is a unique institution which has adopted an integrated approach to education, focusing on vocationalising education at all levels. The University has embraced the fields of science and technology, humanities, business management and entrepreneurship, education and teacher development as well as special needs education.
In order to achieve its vision, mission and strategic goals, the University invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following Senior Management Positions: Deputy University Librarian (1 vacancy) and Deputy Director Human Resources(1 vacancy). Please visitwww.kyu.ac.ug/jobsto view and/or download the detailed job advert and general terms for the positions:
JOB TITLE: Deputy Director Human Resources
SALARY SCALE : M4
RESPONSIBLE TO : Director Human Resources
RESPONSIBLE FOR : Senior Human Resource Officers
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To deputise the Director Human Resources in providing professional direction on the management of the human resource function at the University.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess a Masters’ degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (HRM/Executive option), Public Administration, Management Studies (HRM option) or Organizational Psychology from a recognised institution.
• Must possess a Bachelors’ degree in either Arts (Social Sciences), Human Resource Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organisational Psychology and Lawfrom a recognised institution.
• Diploma in Law or Certificate in Administrative Law is an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES
• Should have high integrity with excellent communication, leadership and people skills.
• Should have proven ability to manage technical teams and transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support.
• Should have demonstrable knowledge in computerized HR management systems and other relevant computer applications.
• Ability to identify and build relationships and networks that support current and future human resource objectives of the University.
• Should have the knowledge and ability to provide guidance to other Managers on Human Resource matters.
• Can sustain change and positively balance the combination of human resources, financial resources, technology and change processes to realise the University’s strategic objectives.
• Should have broad knowledge of employment legislation, policy and regulations.
EXPERIENCE
Should have a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in a reputable organization, four (4) of which should have been at senior management level in the HR function.
AGE LIMIT
Should be above 40 years old and below 55 years old at the time of application.

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Job application procedure
Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements for the above positions should submit Six (6)hard copies of their applications together with the following:
• A detailed and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, and professional qualifications.
• Names and addresses of three refereeswho should be advised to send reference letters directly to the Director Human Resourcesunder confidential cover.
• Copies of the birth certificate or copies of relevant pages of the passport and National ID indicating the applicant’s date of birth.
• Sealed application should be sent to the address below not later than 8th February 2019 5:00 pm East African Standard Time.
Applications should be addressed to:
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
SECOND FLOOR, ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
(RECORDS OFFICE)
P.O. BOX 1, KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA - UGANDA
Tel: +256 414 286 452, Email: dhrkyu@kyu.ac.ug
NOTE
• Only those who respond to this Advertisement will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
• Applicants who shall not hear from Kyambogo University on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.
• Names of successful candidates shall be posted on the University website.