Pwani University College HR Manager Job in Kenya.

Pwani University College, a premier University College at the Coast which is an equal opportunity employer, situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi, has the following employment opportunity:
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – Grade 12 – AD/01/12/2010- 1 Post
The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing personnel policies and procedures for Pwani University College Kilifi, and will report directly to the Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance).
Duties include: Developing, Reviewing and updating the human resource policies as necessary; Ensuring that human resource policies and practices of Pwani University College comply with Kenyan Labour Laws, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Standards, Workman’s Injury Benefit Act requirements, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and Kenyan Universities human resource policies; Providing supervision, support and guidance to the Pwani University College human resources staff; Developing a recruitment strategy for permanent, contract and volunteer/attachment staff; coordinating the hiring process and interviews; and ensuring that newly hired staff members are oriented and inducted into Pwani University College culture and work practices; Developing and implementing the staff performance evaluation process; Assessing staff training needs, developing annual training plans including health, safety and security training;coordinating staff health insurance and retirement benefit schemes; coordinating response to medical emergencies that staff members may experience; Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance).
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources
Management, Law, Business, or a related field; minimum of three years experience in
general human resource management; Thorough knowledge of Labour Laws; Demonstrated
knowledge of performance management systems and performance evaluation; Excellent
interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written; Strong organizational and
time management skills; Computer literacy, (word processing, PowerPoint, database and
spreadsheet applications and email communication); ability to maintain confidentiality and
high performance standards with constant attention to detail; Ability to conduct oneself in
a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of Pwani University
College.
Applications (2 copies) for the above positions should include up to date CVs, providing
details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience,
present post and salary, email address, telephone and names and contacts of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials.
The interested applicants and referees must write to:
The Principal,
Pwani University College,
P. O Box 195-801108, Kilifi.
To reach him not later than Friday 24th December 2010,E-Mail: info@pwaniuniversity.ac.keThis Advertisement will also be found on our Website: www.pwaniuniversity.ac.ke