Human Resource Officer
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Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Overall Responsibility
To serve as a strategic partner in the implementation of the hospital’s overall strategy by supporting the effective delivery of human resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staff development, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Align HR initiatives with hospital objectives to support staff productivity and organizational growth.
- Participate in workforce planning and talent retention strategies.
- Coordinate recruitment processes including job adverts, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
- Support employee grievance handling, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
- Promote staff engagement and coordinate employee welfare programs.
- Support implementation and monitoring of performance appraisal systems.
- Guide supervisors in setting performance targets and reviewing progress.
- Collaborate in developing performance improvement and capacity-building plans.
- Conduct training needs assessments and recommend appropriate learning interventions.
- Coordinate CMEs and internal/external training programs and track participation.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, hospital policies, and HR procedures.
- Sensitize staff on key HR policies and uphold ethical practices.
- Collate monthly payroll inputs, including overtime, allowances, and deductions.
- Monitor and track leave, absenteeism, contract renewals, and probation confirmations.
- Generate and submit timely HR reports and documentation to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy HR function, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Membership with IHRM and in good standing.
- Strong understanding of HR practices, labor laws, and healthcare HR challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
- Strategic mindset with ability to balance people and institutional goals.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including names and contacts of three references, to [email protected] on or before 15th July 2026.
The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied and the preferred location, e.g., “HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER- KAKAMEGA”.
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
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