Human Resources Manager Job at International Medical Corps, Abuja
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit
organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through
health care training, relief and development programs. Established in
1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a
private,
voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its
mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions
and related activities that build local capacity in underserved
communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local
populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with
the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.
International Medical Corps (IMC) rehabilitates devastated health
care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. IMC has been
operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country
office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri where it
is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
projects, building capacity of local health systems and structures,
ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care
for Children under five years of age.
IMC seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of Human
Resources Manager for its Country Program.
Job Title: Human
Resources Manager
- He/she will be based in Abuja
and will work under the direct supervision of the Finance and
Administration Director.
- He/she will manage and implement Human
Resources (HR) strategy of IMC in Nigeria.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads and coordinate HR operations of IMC, which include but not
limited to recruitment, selection, placements, compensation, and staff
retention
- Ensure that all HR operations align with applicable local labour laws.
- Ensure effective effort reporting and payroll management
- Responsible for advising Project Managers across the country program
on HR policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation,
employee benefits etcetera
- Develops and maintains HR systems, processes and protocols that
meets Senior Management Team (SMT) information and decision needs.
- Identifies legal requirements and government regulations affecting
HR functions and practices, and ensures that internal policies and
procedures are in compliance with all local legal framework.
- Plans and conducts new employee orientation program to foster positive attitude toward agency's goals.
- Keeps documented records of national staff benefits and non-benefits
(e.g. insurance and pension records, hire procedures, promotions,
transfers, performance reviews, terminations, vacation etc. )
- Advises management on specific issues on employee-employer relations as needed.
- Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and practices.
- Performs comparative salary and benefit surveys as required by SMT
- Ensure that agency-wide performance review processes are done in line with the policy of the organisation
- Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and ensures smooth transition following disengagements.
- Manages engagement processes of local consultants
- Periodically update HR Management software
- Any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor
Education / Experience
- Masters degree or Professional HR certification in Human Resources Management is mandatory
- 3 to 5 years of HR experience within international NGO or within
structured private sector institution, at least 2 years must be at
Management level *Ability to use HR Management software is desirable
- Computer literacy is mandatory
How to Apply
Application Processes:
- CV & cover letter demonstrating suitability for the announced position
- Addresses, including telephone and email contacts of at least three referees must be included in CVs.
- All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email to: [email protected]
- Interested candidates should state “Human Resources Manager” as the
subject of their email, otherwise applications will not be considered.
- Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be in a single Ms Word File.
- Deadline for submission is 8 March, 2016.