Job Purpose: The HR & Admin Officer will be responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance management and employee counseling.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Assisting the HR Manager in design, development and delivery of strategic and operational HR services in the organisation
Assisting in staff recruitment by reviewing job descriptions, drafting advertisements, shortlisting, preparing documentation for interviews, conducting interviews, candidates placement and orientation
Implementing HR policies, practices and procedures while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Building capacity of the coordination team to understand and implement HR policies, guidelines and practices
Carrying out staffing audits, identifying staffing gaps, recruitment, selection and placement of staff
Working with program managers to address HR, administrative and staffing needs for various projects
Preparing institutional quarterly HR newsletters
Performing administrative roles in management of the organisation’s medical insurance and pension scheme while ensuring correct and up to date information is availed to staff
Maintaining up to date and accurate staff and institutional records in the HRMS software and manual filling system
Maintaining an up to date database of all full time, contract and short term staff
Handling employee relations issues, dealing with grievances and implementing agreed on disciplinary procedures
Support HR Manager in review of performance management guidelines, HR policies and other institutional staff guidelines
Retaining up to date records of institutional assets and managing their issuance and insurance
HRMS administration and staff training on usage of self-care modules
Conducting staff exit interviews and facilitating effective staff clearance, documentation and release from the organisation
Handling staff welfare matters
Preparing and presenting regular HR & Administrative reports
Supervision and mentorship of administrative and hospitality staff

Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in health Business Management/ Social Sciences or a related field
A post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and Statutory returns
Minimum 4 years work experience in a busy HR office preferably in an NGO
Computer literacy and ability to use a recognised Human Resource Information System
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Human Resource information
Experience in general office Administration
Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
A self-starter, highly organised with ability to organize work of self and others effectively
Methodical and pays attention to details

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org so as to arrive NOT later than March 04, 2016

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

LVCT Health is an equal opportunity employer

Further details can be obtained from our website: www.lvcthealth.org