Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Organisation: Mengo Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Medical Director
About US:
Mengo Hospital was founded in 1897 in Kampala, and is the oldest hospital in Uganda. It currently serves as an urban community hospital that provides modern medical care. Mengo Hospital provides comprehensive care including radiology, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics, and surgery. Additionally, Mengo Hospital provides critical training and education to health professionals through its various programs in midwifery and nursing, health sciences, and laboratory technology. Mengo Hospital also has a dedicated research and development team that works to find new solutions to health issues in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for providing leadership in the achievement of Mengo Hospital goals and objectives by aligning HR strategy and individual goals with those of the institution through: Employee Recruitment Development, motivation, maintenance and Exit management with the objective of adding value to the business and facilitating sound HR practices in compliance with labor laws and HR best practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, or any other Degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource from a Reputable Institution.
- Must Have a Master’s Degree in HRM. MBA or Management.
- At least 5 years as head of Human Resource Department preferably in a busy health care/ Hospital environment or reputable Institution.
- Must be a member of the Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda.
- A professing Anglican with evidence of espousal of the Church of Uganda principles and values.
- Strong leadership attributes with good communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Strong people skills and demonstrable ability to lead and influence team dynamics.
- Ability to motivate, supervise and develop others.
- Problem solver with strong analytical and people management skills.
- Proactive self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to operate at strategic level in addition to delivering at an operational level.
- Expert knowledge of the Uganda labor laws and familiarity with the International Labor laws & HR Best practices.
- Broad knowledge of HR Operations
- Knowledge of the full MS Office suite and HR analytics skills.
- Socially Adept person
- Experience in handling human resources in big organizations
- Knowledge and experience in hospital/healthcare operations and strategy will be an added advantage
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Must be a person of unquestionable integrity, professionalism, and personal discipline
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, recommendation from your current church and CV with three (3) Professional referees electronically online at the link below.
Deadline: 2nd June 2024.
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