Organization: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: TASO HQ, Kampala, Uganda
About TASO:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.
Job Summary: The Director Human Resources and Administration will offer strategic direction to the Directorate, oversee the management of the human resource and administrative functions, and develop and monitor use of supportive systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and review human resource and administration policies, systems and procedures
Take lead in human resource planning to ensure optimum staff levels for all TASO units
Coordinate the development and implementation of work plans and budgets for the Human
Resource and Administration Directorate
Plan and supervise a performance management system
Advise Executive Director and top management on human resource issues
Oversee staff development to ensure competent staff at all levels.
Develop, review and implement compensation strategies.
Offer technical advice to management on administrative issues
Develop and update staff acquisition and retention strategies.
Ensure that all insurable TASO assets are insured
Coordinate major construction and repair works, as well as consultancies.
Provide effective leadership to subordinates, and maintain good teamwork among TASO teams.
Liaise with other Directorates, Regions, Training Centre, Service Centres and other TASO projects in Human Resource and Administration issues.
Coordinate compilation of Directorate reports.
Put in place appropriate systems and practices for inter and intra communications.
Direct periodic comparative analysis and updating of TASO’s remuneration to maintain its competitiveness and effectiveness.
Key Performance Indicators:
Human resource and administration policies, systems and guidelines developed and made operational
Compensation policies and strategies developed
Directorate strategic plans, work plans developed and implemented
Consultancy and contractual works managed
Safe and Conducive working environment maintained
Quality legal services provided to the organisation
Technical support provided to line managers on Human Resource management and Administration
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should possess a Masters of Human Resource management, Master of Business Administration or Master of Organisational (Industrial or occupational) psychology.
Additional Training in Administration
The candidate should possess at least six years working in managing Human resource at a senior level.
Knowledge of policy formulation, Modern approach to managing human resources, Basic financial knowledge
Knowledge of national labour laws and general Management
Leadership skills, Strategic Planning Skills, Communication Skills and employee counselling.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees.
Please SEND your applications to:
The Director Human Resource & Administration,
P. O. Box 10443,
Kampala. Uganda
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II,
located at Old Mulago Hospital”.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 04th October, 2013
