QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen (15) years cumulative experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of assistant director or in a comparable position in the public or private sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, qualifications or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
• Postgraduate/Higher Diploma in Human Resource or Certified Human Resource Practitioners or Equivalent qualifications;
• Member of a professional body in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the SHI Act, 2023, and other laws relevant to SHA operations.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Ability to think strategically and innovatively
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people and financial resources
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and highly confident
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional leadership in the development and implementation of human resources plans and budgets, outlining activities to be undertaken, resource requirements, key performance measures and indicators as well as expected outcomes
• Conduct workforce analysis, determine optimum staff requirements and design organizational structure that maximizes synergies across functions to support the implementation of the SHA strategic plan
• Analyze organizational structures, business processes and workplace relationships in order to eliminate hierarchical layers and strengthen opportunities for increased collaboration through flexible work teams
• Conduct job analysis in order to develop Job Specifications and competency profiles to facilitate human capital planning, staff recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, job evaluation and pay structure design as well as career planning
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that SHA has a critical mass of qualified human resources with the required competencies necessary for implementation of departments strategic management plans
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of staff induction and on the job orientation programmes aimed at providing new staff with relevant information about the technical and social aspects of their work
• Assess training needs analysis and baseline attitude surveys in order to design and implement relevant training programmes aimed at building capacity by equipping staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and behavior characteristics in line with the strategic plan
• Coordinate the implementation of the performance management system and ensure that individual and team performance is continuously monitored and measured against realistic but challenging targets aligned to the strategic direction by clearly defining performance measures and indicators, expected timeframe as well as resource requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking and evaluating employee activities including staff training, performance management, medical, pension and welfare programmes
• Oversee proper maintenance, storage and security of officers records to ensure integrity of data and information related to human resource development programmes
• Coordinate resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, recommending appropriate action to resolve problems as well as assisting employees to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counseling services
• Administer provision of employee medical and insurance packages including workers’ compensation through the appropriate benefit schemes such as SHAand other employee welfare programmes
• Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures aimed at enhancing workplace relations in order to gain employee commitment and improve morale by ensuring that employees are treated fairly, uniformly and equitably
• Confer with relevant professional bodies and government agencies on the interpretation and application of particular human resource management regulations that apply to a public sector organization
• Developing, implementing and evaluating staff career and succession plans, and development to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction.