Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/3/4/2023
TERMS: FIVE (5) -YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT

Job Purpose
• The Director is responsible for developing and implementing Human Resource policies, strategies, procedures, and annual work plans of the University. The Director is also responsible for advising the University on best Human Resource practices.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinating the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures for the Human Resource Directorate
• Coordinating and preparing annual departmental budgets and procurement plans.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant industrial relations matters.
• Formulating and implementing annual work plans in the Directorate to guide employees in day to day operations.
• Participating as a full member of the University’s Management Board to give advice on the policy guidelines of its functional areas.
• Coordinating the implementation of decisions made in the Management Board and Senate so that there is no misinterpretation.
• Formulating, negotiating and vetting the implementation of performance contracting targets in the Directorate.
• Ensuring adherence to ISO standards and the implementation of performance standards for the Directorate.
• Coordinating staff performance in order to maximize staff productivity in the University.
• Designing and conducting surveys to obtain feedback from key stakeholders in regards to Human Resource Management.
• Offering Secretariat services to the University Management Board.
Requirements for appointment.
• Be a holder of a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Human Resource Management or equivalent from an institution accredited and recognized in Kenya.
• Be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Social Science or equivalent with a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) from an institution recognized in Kenya.

OR

• Be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management from an accredited and recognized University
• Have at least fifteen (15) years of cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be at management level.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively.
• Have outstanding professional competence in administration or Management.
• Membership certificate of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
• A valid practicing certificate from Institute of Human Resource Management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows: 1.
Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials, to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration and Human Resource Management
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI. 1.
All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 30th June, 2023. 2.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 3.
SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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