Job Title: Human Resource
Officer
Officer
Organisation: National Drug
Authority (NDA)
Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Senior Human
Resource & Administration Officer
Resource & Administration Officer
About NDA:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous
body which was established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap
206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines
and other healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and
efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products
through the regulation and control of their production, importation,
distribution and use.
body which was established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap
206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines
and other healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and
efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products
through the regulation and control of their production, importation,
distribution and use.
Job Summary: The Human
Resource Officer will offer administrative support to the Human Resources
function of NDA
Resource Officer will offer administrative support to the Human Resources
function of NDA
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively facilitate the implementation of Human
Resource Policies, strategies, rules, regulations, procedures and terms
and conditions of service. - Oversee and ensure the regular update and safe
custody of staff records including the staff appraisal forms. - Prepare relevant documents to facilitate staff
recruitment, appraisal, training and development, contract renewals,
deployment, motivation, access to welfare facilities and exit. - Compile and prepare HR reports and other briefs
as advised by the supervisor - Coordinate movement of correspondences between
Human Resources Unit and other departments - Interpret for staff existing Human Resource
Policies, Strategies, Rules, Regulations and terms and conditions of
service. - Counsel staff and arbitrate in simple cases of
industrial or labour relations. - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Supervisor from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor‘s degree in
Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences), Bachelor of
Social Work &Social Administration, - Public Administration, Bachelor of Business
Administration (Human Resource management option). - Possession of a Postgraduate training in Human
Resource Management - At least five years’ experience in Human Resource
Management gained from a reputable organization(s). - Computer literacy skills in specialized Human
Resource Information management packages - Highly flexible and approachable
- Computer literacy and application of Microsoft
Office packages - Possess the ability to work independently but
coordinate effectively as part of a team - Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good presentation skills
- Counseling and arbitration skills
- Working knowledge of human resource management
policies - Knowledge of Employment Act other labour laws of
Uganda
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are
encouraged to send their handwritten application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to
the Executive Secretary/Registrar,
encouraged to send their handwritten application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to
the Executive Secretary/Registrar,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 25th July 2014 by 5PM