HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER National Drug Authority (NDA)

The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 to regulate human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products. NDA's mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
NDA is seeking to recruit a competent person with required skills, knowledge, attitude and qualifications to fill the position of Human Resource Officer.
National Drug Authority is an equal Opportunity Employer.
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (1POST) based at Head Office
Reports to: Head, Human Resource & Administration Unit
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the implementation of Human Resource Policies, strategies, rules, regulations, procedures and terms and conditions of service.
• Manage and ensure the regular update and safe custody of staff records including the staff appraisal forms.
• Prepare relevant documents to facilitate staff recruitment, training and development, contract renewals, deployment, motivation, access to welfare facilities and exit.
• Prepare HR reports and other briefs as advised by the supervisor
• Coordinate movement of correspondences between Human Resources Unit and other departments
• Interpret for staff existing Human Resource Policies, Strategies, Rules, Regulations and terms and conditions of service.
• Counsel staff and arbitrate in simple cases of industrial or labour relations.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Job requirement

Basic Qualifications and Training:
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts(Social Sciences], Bachelor of Social Work &Social Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration (Human Resource management option).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Preferred additional requirements
• Knowledge of the Human Resource Management policies, rules, regulations and terms and conditions of service.
• Demonstrated personal integrity.
• Highly flexible and approachable
• Ability to work independently but coordinate effectively as part of a team

Key competencies:
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and technical skills
• Counseling and arbitration.
• Computer literacy.
Job Specifications:
Minimum experience of 5 years in Human Resource Management gained from a reputable organization(s).
Duration of appointment:
The initial appointment is for a 4 year contract renewable based on performance.
Remuneration: Competitive at Scale NDA: 4

How to apply

How to apply:
Application in own handwriting, accompanied by detailed CV, indicating addresses and day time telephone contacts of three referees should be sent to:

Executive Secretary/Registrar
National Drug Authority
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue
P 0 Box 23096, Kampala, Uganda.,
Tel: 0414-255 665/347 391/2
Closing date: 12th August 2011