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Management Sciences for Health Job for a Human Resources Country Manager
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global
health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over
40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in
developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health
impact. We work to save lives by closing the
gap between knowledge and
action in public health.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resources Country Manager
Job ID: 13-9595
Location: Abuja
Grade: I
Group/Office: HPG
Dept/Unit: GEN (General)
Project/Program: A512 - Nigeria CaTSS
Reports To: COMU Director
Overview
- The HR Country Manager implements practices and activities of
the Human Resources Management (HRM) Office in Nigeria providing a full
spectrum of HR services and programs linked to organizational needs and
objectives.
- He or she works closely with MSH Corporate Human Resources,
Project Directors, and the Nigeria Leadership Team to support the
achievement of organizational and country goals and objectives through
the development, implementation, and management of HR activities.
Specific Responsibilities
Recruitment and Placement:
- Ensure all recruitment policies and procedures are adhered to and recommend improvements.
- Review and prepare recruitment materials including job
descriptions, job specifications, adverts and interview questions for
positions to be filled.
- Manage all new hire employment forms.
- Maintains an active and organized data bank of applicants for various positions.
- Plan and conduct/coordinate new employee orientation including
provision of information about policies, job duties, working conditions,
wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits etc.
- Carry out short listing, coordinate & participate in interviews.
- Conduct and manage bio data forms and antiterrorist and reference checks.
Salary and Employee Benefits Management:
- Oversee the administration of the health benefits and pension
program. Collaborate with the Project Director on the management of the
provider relationships. Ensure that the CaTSS benefits package is
evaluated and revised as necessary on an annual basis. Communicate any
changes to project staff.
- Review local payroll to ensure accuracy and timely submission of information.
- Perform job evaluations for MSH Nigeria ensure all new positions
are correctly placed in the right bands and job family in consultation
with the project and Compensation.
- Ensure that all promotions are properly justified both technically and in terms of compensation.
- Periodically review vendors / service providers and select those to be recommended for use.
- Support initiatives geared towards creation of a safe, healthy
and happy workplace such as open door policy, One MSH policy, trainings
and safeguards that promote safety and security at workplace.
- Manage payroll administration by provision of relevant human resources information.
- Conduct salary negotiations for new and existing staff. Review
all offers to selected candidates, ensuring equity within the different
projects and COMU units.
- Communicate proposed salary changes to Home Office for approval.
Performance Management:
- Work with Supervisors/Managers to ensure that all new staff have
set objectives for the probation period, manage due dates and decisions
to confirm further employment.
- Manage the full cycle performance review cycle process and
ensure that deadlines are met. Conduct training during performance
review process.
- Assist Supervisors/Mangers with managing performance issues.
- Manage disputes and grievances effectively.
- Plan and conduct various PPRD & supervisors’ training.
- Assist Supervisors/Managers with Development Plans for staff.
HR Information Systems:
- Responsible for managing information in the NuView system accurate and timely submissions.
- Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data.
- Support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate
mechanisms to share ideas i.e. HR database, open discussions,
employee-management meetings etc.
- Provision of various HR Information reports to Home office i.e.
employee issues reports, HR Information reports necessary for budgeting
and data validation.
- Assist in analyzing statistical data and reports to support appropriate decision making.
Employee Services:
- Management of staff exits, including conducting of exit interviews.
- Provides technical support and back stopping for Project HR Specialists.
- Highlighting of HR issues for monthly Nigeria HR meetings and monitoring progress of implementation.
- Supervision of HR Specialist and HR Intern /Associate.
Qualifications and Experience
Requires Minimum Experience:
- 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's, 4 years of experience with a Master's, or Doctorate and 2 years of experience.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
with relevant experience in human resources management, including
recruitment and personnel management required.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated experience required working with USG funded programs.
- Must have demonstrated understanding of Haitian Labor laws, Company Act, NGO Act and other relevant laws.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to
interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse
staff, clients, and consultants.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate activities with
senior project management staff and proven ability to work successfully
on a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Creole; French strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated computer proficiencies, including Microsoft Office
Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and manage all aspects of the HRM function in line with current practices and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of
colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and have
experience in conflict resolution.
- Ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of
complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and
meet competing deadlines.
Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to implement and manage all aspects of the HRM function in line with current practices and trends.
- Demonstrated success and familiarity experience in Nigeria is particularly relevant.
- Demonstrated by ability to work both independently and within a
team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with
attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate activities with
senior project management staff and proven ability to work successfully
on a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Integrity and friendly approachability.
- Able to maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of
colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and have
experience in conflict resolution.
- Ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of
complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and
meet competing deadlines.
Physical Demands:
- Keyboard use, Pulling drawers, Lifting papers <10lbs., Etc.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline: 9th June, 2017.