Senior Human Resource Officer at University of Malawi

Job Purpose

To ensure effective development and implementation of human resource activities in the University

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing technical input and other necessary support in the development, review and implementation of HR policies, plans, programmes, strategies and procedures

2. Planning general human resource management activities

3. Coordinating grievance and dispute resolution meetings;

4. Coordinating review of collective bargaining agreements;

5. Coordinating and administering employee welfare matters;

6. Facilitating recruitment, selection and disciplinary processes;

7. Providing HR technical support and advice to line managers and staff;

8. Processing payroll, insurance and compensation of staff;

9. Facilitating the processing of terminal benefits and access to education/training loans and other opportunities;

10. Planning and managing recruitment and retention initiatives;

11. Providing recruitment and selection technical support to line managers;

12. Interpreting human resource practices and policies to staff

13. Preparing recruitment and selection reports and other reports as may be required

14. Managing staff contracts, deployment and leave; and HR Management Information system

15. Servicing appropriate committees;

16. Preparing periodic reports

Education Qualification and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resource and other related fields

2. 4 years’ experience in a relevant field at officer level

Method Of Application

Application letters, enclosing copies of certificates with detailed curriculum vitae and three traceable referees should be submitted to: recruitment@unima.ac.mw

The closing date of receiving applications is Friday, 26th May 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.