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Assistant Director, Human Resources Management and Development at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Nairobi Full-Time Human Resources

Posted: 3 hours ago Closes: December 1, 2026

Job Description

Description

  • Coordinating development and implementation of human resource policies, strategies and procedures;
  • Providing advice on matters relating to human resource management;
  • Administering employee’s benefits, remuneration and payroll records management;
  • Coordinating human resource planning;
  • Developing capacity building programmes and strategies;
  • Formulating and implementing performance management systems;
  • Managing staff welfare and employee relations;
  • Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource function;
  • Coordinating planning and preparation of the personnel emoluments budget;
  • Coordinating performance management and staff appraisals;
  • Coordinating training and development of staff;
  • Preparing progress reports of the for HR related activities;
  • Planning and budgeting for the division; and
  • Building capacity and managing staff performance.

Requirements

  • Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Certified Human Resource Management (CHRP) Course from a recognized institution or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
  • Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or relevant professional body and in good standing
  • Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Requirements

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate