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Chief, Human Resource Officer job at Lira University | Apply Now
Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Chief, Human Resource Officer job at Lira University
About the Organisation
Lira University is a public institution of higher learning in Uganda dedicated to providing quality, affordable education that empowers individuals and contributes to the development of the region and country. Established in 2007, the university has earned a strong reputation for its academic rigor and commitment to producing skilled graduates who are well-prepared for the workforce. Lira University fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering faculty and staff professional development opportunities, a focus on work-life balance, and a commitment to personal growth.
The institution offers a wide range of job opportunities across various academic and administrative roles, with flexible work arrangements for certain positions. As a relatively young institution, Lira University has rapidly evolved, offering diverse programs in health sciences, business, education, and technology, and is dedicated to using innovative teaching methods and technological integration to enhance learning outcomes. With a strong regional presence, the university is committed to extending its reach and impact across northern Uganda and beyond.
The core values of excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and social responsibility guide its educational and community outreach efforts. Lira University is also dedicated to corporate social responsibility, supporting local community initiatives and promoting education, health, and economic development in the region. For more information, visit www.lirauniversity.ac.ug.
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Chief, Human Resource Officer job at Lira University
Lira University
Job Description
Job Title: Chief, Human Resource Officer
Organisation: Lira University
Duty Station: Lira, Uganda
Job Summary: To provide professional leadership, direction, and coordination in meeting the University’s human resource and general information needs, including offering advice and guidance on the implementation, review, and interpretation of HR policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, and regulations, as well as providing professional leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the University’s human resource management systems, policies, plans, programmes, and procedures.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The officer will head the Human Resource Directorate at the University with the following responsibilities and duties:
To provide leadership in ensuring that Human Resource strategic policies are translated into operational rules, procedures and standards and that these are appropriately communicated and implemented in the entire university.
To participate in the initiation, development, implementation and review of comprehensive HR policies, plans, strategies and guidelines.
To provide advice and interpretation of various Human Resource policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards.
To design, implement and continuously improve systems and practices that attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent.
To lead the development and maintenance of appropriate performance management systems.
To make proposals and advise on Human Resource and succession planning.
To analyze staff performance and career progression and make recommendations.
To analyze and advise on the utilization of Human Resource in the University.
To coordinate capacity building and development initiatives of staff.
To effectively implement the decisions of the Appointments Board and the University Council.
To oversee the preparation and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets for the HRM directorate.
To advise on collective bargaining and negotiation agreements with trade unions/Staff Associations.
To conduct Human Resource surveys and researches aimed at establishing performance gaps.
To ensure institutional knowledge is captured and leveraged to support organizational growth and resilience.
Key Outputs
Leadership in ensuring that Human Resource strategic policies are translated into operational rules, procedures and standards provided and appropriately communicated and implemented in the entire university.
Initiation, development, implementation and review of comprehensive HR policies, plans, strategies and guidelines ensured.
Advice and interpretation of various Human Resource policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards provided.
Systems and practices that attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent designed, implemented and continuously improved.
The development and maintenance of appropriate performance management systems spearheaded.
Proposals and advice on Human Resource and succession planning made.
Staff performance and career progression analyzed and recommendations made.
Utilization of Human Resource in the University analyzed and advise given.
Capacity building and development initiatives of staff coordinated.
The decisions of the Appointments Board and the University Council effectively implemented.
The preparation and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets for the HRM directorate overseen.
Advice on collective bargaining and negotiation agreements with trade unions/Staff Associations given.
Human Resource surveys and researches aimed at establishing performance gaps conducted.
Institutional knowledge is captured and leveraged to support organizational growth and resilience ensured.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or
An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies or Arts or Commerce or Business Administration with a recognized bias in HR fields such as HRD or HRM or Organizational Development studies; plus
A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or A Masters in Business Administration (HR option) or A Master’s in Public Administration or Organization Development or Social Sciences or Development Studies or related field plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant professional qualification like CIPD or any related field;
Membership to Human Resource Management professional body or Association will be an added advantage.
Required Competencies
Strategic and Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking and Planning:
Leadership and Vision:
Change Management:
Financial Acumen:
Interpersonal and Communication Competencies
Negotiation and Mediation:
Mentoring and Coaching:
Communication:
Emotional Intelligence:
Technical and Knowledge-Based Competencies
Knowledge of Labor Laws and Regulations:
Human Resource Management Principles:
Data Analysis and HR Metrics:
Knowledge Management:
Work Experience
At least ten (10) years’ experience in Human Resource practice, three of which should have been served at Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer/Manager or Assistant Commissioner Level in a reputable organization.
Age Limit: The applicant must be at least fifty (50) years old and not more than 55 years old at the time of application.
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.
