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Chief-Human Resource Officer job at Makerere University
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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Established in 1922 as a technical school, Makerere University is Uganda's oldest and largest institution of higher learning, located in Kampala. Over the decades, it has evolved into a premier university, offering 145 undergraduate programs and over 139 postgraduate courses across nine colleges and one school. The university has earned a reputation for academic excellence, producing influential alumni, including several African presidents and Nobel laureates. Its mission is to provide transformative and innovative teaching, learning, research, and services responsive to dynamic national and global needs.
Makerere fosters a work culture that emphasizes accountability, professionalism, inclusivity, integrity, and respect, offering job opportunities in academia, administration, and research. The institution has a significant national and regional presence, serving approximately 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. Its business model focuses on delivering diverse programs and research outputs, contributing to societal development. The university is committed to corporate social responsibility through community engagement and development initiatives. For more information, visit www.mak.ac.ug.
Chief-Human Resource Officer job at Makerere University
Makerere University
Provide overall management and coordination of the Human Resource Function of the University.
Initiate, develop, implement and review Human Resource policies and practices in line with the University''s Strategic Plan.;
• Act as a resource to Management of the University's Human Resources in the areas of job design, organizational structures and workload distribution;
• Develop and monitor the Human Resource Development plan in line with the University's Human Resources Policies;
• Develop work targets for the Human Resource Directorate in line with the University's Human Resource Policies;
• Facilitate the update of the University's Human Resources records, information and knowledge;
• Participate in various salary, wage and benefit surveys, publications, training or other means of sharing/networking; determine the optimal application of this new information or trends for the University and propose implementation to various stakeholders;
• Provide secretariat services to Committees of Council with a Human Resource component;
• Mentor and coach Human Resources staff of the University and coordinate training and capacity building activities;
• Analyze, develop and recommend sound plans, programs and procedures, in the areas of Human Resource Planning, compensation, employee recognition and other matters related to employee relations;
• Formulate, implement and monitor organizational development and change management systems and strategies in line with the University strategic plan;
• Introduce and implement competency-based Human Resource Management Systems;
• Design and implement performance Management and control systems;
• Coordinate and implement the payroll and terminal benefits pay schedules as well as the employee wellness programmes;
• Establish a measure to ensure consistency in various Human Resource Management practices as it relates to recruitment, compensation, job descriptions, job profiles including demand analysis and specifications, organizational structure among other Human Resource-related issues;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

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A Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MPA, MBA (Human Resource option) or other Master’s degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution;
• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Social Sciences or Education or other Humanity with a bias in Human Resource Management, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution;
• Membership with an HR Professional Body is an added advantage.
Experience
• A minimum of Twelve (12) years relevant working experience three (3) of which must have been at level of Manager in a reputable Organization.
Skills/Competences
• Computer Literacy skills;
• Excellent analytical ability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Very good tactical and strategic planning skills;
• Proficient oral and written communication skills;
• Team building and conflict management skills;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Human Resources processes;
• Good leadership and supervisory skills.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala