Human Resources Officer - USAMRU-K/KEMRI

USA Medical Research Unit

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Mbagathi Road - Nairobi, Kenya

The Walter Reed Project" is a research-based organization that is affiliated to the Kenya Medical Research Institute.

Our mission is to develop and test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious diseases.

The organization seeks to fill the following two positions in its Nairobi office

Human Resources Officer

(1 post)

Responsibilities

• Maintains the medical scheme records and generates a monthly statement on the status of all medical accounts in liaison with the scheme providers
• Ensures timely communication to and from service providers
• Assists in the recruitment process
• Assists in the induction programme for new employees
• Liaises with relevant government bodies to obtain work permits for non- resident employees
• He/she will be expected to avail correct interpretation of personnel policies and assist the organization to ensure that Kenya labour laws are adhered to in the organization.

Minimum Qualification

1. Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
2. Good knowledge of the Kenya employment legislation.
3. Minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant working experience in a busy HR department preferably in an NON governmental organization.
4. Bachelors' degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Other Skills Required

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to respond to queries on HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently

Terms and Remuneration

Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful candidate according to the KEMRI salary scales.

Posting

Applicants should submit their application including their Curriculum Vitae and copies of both academic and professional certificates, stating their current position and three (3) professional referees.

The application should reach us on or before 5.00pm on Thursday 31" May 2012.

N/B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Send your application to;

The Human Resource
USAMRU-K/KEMRI
Walter Reed Project,
P.O. Box 29893- 00202
Nairobi

Or Email to humanresource@wrp-nbo.org